Ruby Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next 16 days at Ruby Bay. Honestly, it’s a pretty flat stretch for the most part, with a couple of brief windows where things might just get interesting.

First up, there’s next to nothing happening for the first several days. We’re looking at a gap from the start of the period right through until the morning of Sunday, September 6th, with no real surf to speak of. The wind is glassy or light, but the ocean is just not cooperating.

Finally, on Sunday the 6th, a small pulse of swell shows up in the morning. We’re talking about 4ft of swell from the NNW, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s weak and unorganized (combined energy of just 77). The conditions are glassy, but the wave quality is poor – not worth getting wet for. The rest of that week is more of the same: tiny, weak swell with poor surf conditions.

Now, the one moment that might turn a head is around Wednesday the 16th in the morning. There’s a 4ft swell from the north with a 10-second period, giving a moderate combined energy of 220. The wind is glassy, and the surf is described as surfable but very ordinary. It’s not a classic, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s the best we’ve seen in a while.

That early morning session on the 16th is the only real standalone window. The break is a sheltered point, rarely breaks, and crowds are sometimes there. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so the 4ft swell is fine for learning, but the quality is just average.

Then, by Friday the 18th, there’s another pulse: 5ft from the north at 8 seconds, with a moderate combined energy of 291. That’s a bit more size, but the period is still short, and the wind goes onshore in the afternoon. The morning looks glassy, so it’s another surfable but very ordinary option. The 5ft is pushing the limit for beginners, but still manageable.

Overall, there’s no standout day here. The best of a quiet bunch is the Wednesday the 16th morning session with glassy conditions and a bit of north swell. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s the only time the stars align even slightly.

Rusty.

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