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San Luis Obispo County, CA · Pacific Ocean
Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach)
Yerba Buena St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
Three miles of state beach framed by the 581-foot volcanic plug of Morro Rock at the south end — one of the most iconic California coastal vistas. The Embarcadero village with restaurants and otters, kayak rentals, and the Morro Bay National Estuary inland.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
NWS alert active · 59°F water · 62°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Weather
- 62°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 59°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — gale warning issued june 3 at 1:02pm pdt until june 3 at 9:00pm pdt by nws los angeles/oxnard ca
41 /100
ok
2 Swim
55 Sunbathe
74 Walk
27 Fish
80 Photo
Best for photography today
Gale/Storm Gale Warning
Gale Warning issued June 3 at 1:02PM PDT until June 3 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 8 to 13 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 1:02PM PDT until June 4 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and combined seas 8 to 13 ft expected when conditions are worst. * WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions which could capsize or damage small and large vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
62°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
10 to 15 mph
NW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
62°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
59°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:58 PM
5.1 ft · in 2.5h
Barometer
30.01 inHg
1016 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
52 MPN/100mL · Total Coliform
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:49 AM
Sunset
11:14 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:13 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 2:30 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 5:48 PM | Low | 3.0 ft |
| 11:58 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
62°
Sunny
1%
55
60°
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
0%
55
58°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
0%
55
61°
Mostly Sunny
0%
55
63°
Mostly Sunny
1%
55
66°
Mostly Sunny
2%
63
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 59°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
1:20 AM - 2:20 AM
Major
5:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Minor
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Major
5:50 PM - 7:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free at Morro Strand State Beach lot; metered street parking on Embarcadero.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on Morro Strand State Beach proper. Permitted leashed in campsites and on park roads. Adjacent city beach areas may allow leashed dogs.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Yerba Buena St, Morro Bay, CA 93442
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on Morro Strand State Beach proper. Permitted leashed in campsites and on park roads. Adjacent city beach areas may allow leashed dogs.
Is there an entry fee at Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach)?
Entry to Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach)?
No lifeguards are stationed at Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach)?
Amenities at Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach) include restrooms, showers, restaurants nearby, kayak rentals, campground, wildlife refuge.
When is the water warmest at Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach)?
The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.
Where is Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach) located?
Morro Bay (Morro Strand State Beach) is in San Luis Obispo County, CA, at Yerba Buena St, Morro Bay, CA 93442.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS