Ruby Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ve looked at the charts for the next stretch and, honestly, it’s a bit of a waiting game for Ruby Bay. This is a sheltered point that barely wakes up, so when it’s flat, it’s flat. The good news is there’s a little window of clean surf in the first couple of days, but after that, we’re looking at a long, quiet spell. Don’t get too excited – this is one for the patient ones.

The first real chance is Sunday morning, August 9th. It’s not big, but it’s rideable. We’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the north, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a bit of a short-period wind swell, but combined energy is moderate at 276. The wind is light offshore from the southwest, which is exactly what this joint needs. The water is sitting at 53°F and it’s running a bit colder than normal for this time of year, about 2°F off the average, so you’ll want the hood and booties. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s inconsistent and rarely breaks, so you’ll be waiting around for the sets. The crowds are a possibility, so don't expect solitude. It’s a bit ordinary, but it’s the best we’ve got on offer right now.

Sunday afternoon glassed off completely with the same 4ft north swell, now with a slightly longer 10-second period. Combined energy is up a touch to 301. If the morning is a bit lumpy, the afternoon should be clean and smooth. Again, not a standout, but it’s paddleable.

After that, it’s a bleak run. The swell drops right off on Monday, down to 2ft, and from Tuesday onward it’s just tiny leftovers under 1ft or flat out. There’s a little pulse mid-week – Thursday sees a 4ft north swell with a short 7-second period, which gets energy up to 156, but it’s windswell and the conditions are rainy and clean. But the forecast scores for surf quality are absolutely zero, so this is a no-go. The period is too short to have any push, and it just looks messy.

From Thursday afternoon, it’s all downhill. We’re looking at a large gap of dead-flat conditions stretching from then right through to the end of the forecast window. There’s virtually no swell of any consequence. Some of those days show a 0.3ft blip, but that’s not surf, that’s just a ripple on the lake.

For the second week, there’s nothing to get excited about. It’s the same story: small, weak, and uninspiring. If you’re a kite surfer, the light winds might not even work for you. But for a paddle surfer, you’re wasting your time. The point break needs a bit of north in the swell, and it just isn’t there.

So, the call is clear: if you’re desperate for a wave, get out on Sunday morning or the glassy afternoon session. It’s small, but it’s clean. Beyond that, you’re looking at a two-week flat spell. It’s the nature of this place. When it doesn’t run, it doesn’t run. But this is one of those stretches where you just have to wait for the next weather system. Keep the board in the car, because forecasts can change, but right now, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty, signing off.

Read more