73°
Patchy Fog
1%
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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
Ideal for photography.
73°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Fog — low visibility — good for moody photos, less for swimming
Water
- 60°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
70 /100
great
49 Swim
67 Sunbathe
80 Walk
70 Fish
96 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Patchy Fog
Wind
0 to 10 mph
W
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
64°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Water
Water Temp
60°F
Cold
Next High Tide
7:41 PM
5.5 ft · in 4.9h
Barometer
29.96 inHg
Steady
Water Quality
Clean
52 MPN/100mL · Total Coliform
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:49 AM
Sunset
11:22 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:38 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 9:12 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 1:02 PM | Low | 2.5 ft |
| 7:41 PM | High | 5.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
64°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
0%
52
62°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
0%
59
62°
Sunny
0%
59
62°
Mostly Sunny
0%
59
61°
Mostly Sunny
0%
59
61°
Partly Sunny
1%
59
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 60°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.
Major
11:10 PM - 1:10 AM
Minor
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Major
11:40 AM - 1:40 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
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