Ruby Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, ol’ Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: it’s a quiet stretch for Ruby Bay. We’ve got a solid 16-day window but the surf is barely a whisper through most of it. There’s a few days where you might paddle out, but don’t expect much.

The pattern starts with nothing. August 31st through the whole of the first week is flat as a pancake, with the combined energy of all swells directed here at zero (0) more often than not. Strong offshore winds on the 1st and 2nd keep the surface clean, but there’s no swell to ride. It’s a classic case of “the ocean is taking a nap.”

Then, on Friday the 4th, we get a little spike. The morning shows a 6 ft swell from the North, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here hits a moderate 567, which is about the only real pulse in the entire forecast. The wind is a light offshore breeze from the West, keeping things clean. This is the best the window has to offer, but it’s still a “poor surf conditions” read for the day overall. The swell is a bit over 5 ft, so it’s a bit much for total beginners, but for anyone who’s been out a few times, it’s the only game in town. The water temp is about 54°F and the anomaly is 0.0°, so it’s about average for this time of year.

The afternoon of the 4th drops off quick, and we’re back to next to nothing. Sunday the 6th has a weak 5 ft, 7-second swell from the North (combined energy 210) but it’s accompanied by rain and a light offshore, so it’s surfable but very ordinary. After that, the rest of the 16 days is a string of 0.3 ft or flat conditions, glassy mornings, and onshore afternoon breezes, especially from the 7th onwards. The combined energy of all swells directed here is mostly in the single digits or low double digits for the rest of the run.

So, the only standout is the morning of Friday the 4th. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time the ocean gives you a pulse. For a break that rarely breaks, this is about as good as it gets in this window. Don’t expect crowds because it’s rarely breaking, but if you’re there on that morning, you might have it to yourself. The rest of the forecast is a write-off. Costa’s not looking good for paddle surfing, folks.

Rusty.

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