Ruby Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles. Gotta level with ya – it’s a grim stretch ahead. We’re lookin’ at a long, flat dry spell before we see anythin’ worth paddlin’ out for.

Right now through the 16th, it’s a dead zone. A tiny bump on Wednesday the 16th morning shows a 0.3ft ripple from the N with a period of 6 seconds and energy of just 1 – that’s barely a ripple. Wednesday afternoon gets a little better: a 3ft NNW swell at 5 seconds, energy of 40, but still tagged as poor conditions. Not worth the wetsuit.

Your one and only real standout is Thursday the 17th morning at Ruby Bay. We get a 5ft swell from the N, period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 193 – that’s moderate, meaty energy for a spot that’s usually sheltered. Winds are glassy, so it’ll be smooth as glass. Water temp is 55°, average for this time of year, nothin’ weird. Now, Ruby Bay is a point break that “rarely breaks,” so the fact it’s showin’ up is a big deal. The swell direction is N, and that’s exactly what this spot likes. For a beginner break, 5ft might be a handful, but if you’ve got some experience, Thursday morning is your golden hour. Crowds are possible – it says “sometimes,” so expect a few others with the same idea.

After that, it’s downhill. Thursday afternoon drops to 3ft with a cross-off wind from the W at 12 mph, energy down to 70. Friday the 18th gives a 1ft morning and a 0.7ft afternoon – both weak. Saturday and Sunday are flat. There’s a tiny 3ft bump on Sunday the 20th afternoon from the NE at 4 seconds, but that’s junky.

The second week is just as barren. A 3ft NW swell on Monday the 22nd afternoon with offshore wind, but energy is only 25. The rest is flat or near-flat all the way through the end of the month. A 1ft ripple on the 30th afternoon is about the best you’ll see.

So take it from me: if you’re itchin’ to surf, Thursday the 17th morning is your only real shot. Otherwise, it’s a long, flat wait.

Rusty

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