Ruby Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple of weeks for Ruby Bay. I gotta be straight with you, it’s a long stretch of quiet, with just one moment that might get the heart pumping. Ruby Bay is a sheltered point break, a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, so this dry spell isn’t a huge shock. The water temp is sitting at 53°, about 2° colder than the seasonal norm – a bit nippier than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be reaching for a thicker wetsuit or booties if you’re heading out.

We start off in a bit of a lull. From Thursday the 6th right through to Saturday the 8th, there’s virtually nothing happening. The surf is tiny, flat, or just unrideable – we’re talking waves around 0.3 ft to 2 ft with weak, short-period energy. The combined swell energy is only registering between 0 and 24 (very weak). Winds are mostly glassy or slight offshores, but with no swell to work with, it’s just a pretty picture on flat water.

The first real glimmer of hope arrives on Sunday the 9th of August. The morning shows a pulse of 5 ft swell from the north, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 482 (moderate). It’s a long-period groundswell, which usually means better-shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. The wind is offshore from the WSW, so expect clean, peeling lines. This is a rare breakout for Ruby Bay, but it’s small enough for beginners to handle. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 4 ft with a cross-on wind that messes it up a bit, so the morning window is your shot.

After Sunday, the week goes quiet again from Monday the 10th to Thursday the 13th. Gaps of days with tiny or no swell – most readings show combined energy under 100, with only 2 ft to 3 ft waves and short periods. There’s glassy conditions here and there, but nothing worth paddling out for.

Then on Friday the 14th of August, something bigger but messy shows up. The swell jumps to 6 ft in the morning and 7 ft in the afternoon from the north, with period of 9 seconds and combined energies of 516 and 718 (moderate to strong). The wind is cross-on from the NNE and E, creating choppy, bumpy conditions. This is getting into the range for experienced surfers, but the quality is poor – more of a challenge than a treat.

Now, here’s the real standout: Saturday the 15th of August morning. The swell is 5 ft from the north, period 12 seconds, and the combined energy is 746 (strong). That’s a solid, long-period groundswell that will wrap nicely around the point. Winds are offshore from the SW, meaning glassy, clean faces. The water temp is still cold. This is the best on offer – a proper session for those who can handle a head-high wave. It’s a rare break, so don’t expect crowds, but it can get busy sometimes. The afternoon flat-lines again.

After that, it’s back to a desert. From Sunday the 16th all the way to Friday the 21st, there’s no swell to speak of – most entries show flat ocean, glassy or light winds, and combined swell energy at 0. We’ve got a gap of about six days with no recommendations. The only blip is on Wednesday the 19th morning with a tiny 0.3 ft, 14-second swell that’s too weak to surf.

Final word: Sunday the 9th morning and Saturday the 15th morning are your windows. The 15th is the better bet for quality and power. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.

Stay salty,

Rusty

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