Morro Bay in May
May is a good month for surfing at Morro Bay (best: January–March, December).
Plan your trip to Morro BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 16°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 1 rainy day
Morro BayCalifornia (San Luis Obispo County), United StatesBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SBP 25 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
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Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 205 km away · water 13°C2 m waves2
Trestles – San ClementeUnited States · 373 km away · water 18°C1.1 m waves3
Malibu – Surfrider BeachUnited States · 249 km away · water 17°C1 m waves4
Huntington BeachUnited States · 324 km away · water 17°C1 m waves5
Westport – WashingtonUnited States · 1311 km away · water 12°C2 m waves6
Mavericks – Half Moon BayUnited States · 277 km away · water 12°C1.9 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Morro Bay?
May is a good month for surfing at Morro Bay (best: January–March, December). Waves 1.7 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Morro Bay in May?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Morro Bay in May?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Morro Bay in May?
Around 16°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 1 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Santa Cruz – Cowell's (2 m waves), Trestles – San Clemente (1.1 m waves) & Malibu – Surfrider Beach (1 m waves).