Surf Forecasts:
Ruggles surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 593 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruggles this week:
The surf forecast for Ruggles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruggles in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruggles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta level with you: the next 16 days at Ruggles are a real tough watch. This is a reef and point setup that’s fairly consistent, but there’s just no rideable swell on the horizon. The forecast is a total blank, and I’m not seeing any standout windows to get excited about. The water is sitting at 70°, which is about normal for this time of year, so that’s not the issue – it’s the lack of ocean energy.
From Saturday the 1st of August right through to Sunday the 16th, it’s a long, dry spell. Every single morning and afternoon session is labelled as poor surf conditions. The first day, the 1st, has a tiny 2ft S swell at 8 seconds, but a cross-shore wind messes it up, and the combined wave energy is only 74 – that’s weak. It just gets smaller from there. The swell height barely cracks 3ft, save for a bump on Monday the 3rd afternoon (7ft), but that’s paired with a moderate cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions, which is just ugly for a reef and point. Even the glassy morning on Tuesday the 4th, with 3ft from the S, only rates as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – it’s flat and weak, with energy at 100. That’s the closest we get to a highlight, and it’s still a letdown.
The second week, from the 9th onwards, is even worse. Swell drops to 2ft or less, periods are short (6-7 seconds), and the energy is negligible – often under 50. On the 14th, a 5ft S swell rolls in with a 6-second period, but it’s onshore and messy, energy at 167, still poor. For a break that’s best with a SE swell and offshore NW winds, we’re just not getting the right combo. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the swell is too small and weak to do anything with.
Honestly, there’s nothing here for paddle surfing. If you’re dead set on getting wet, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, especially on those days with a bit of chop and a cross-breeze. But for surfable waves? It’s a total drought. The break is consistent, but when the ocean gives you nothing, it’s just a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say hang the board up and wait for the next pulse.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 4 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
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 kJ | 66 | 44 | 28 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 100 | 593 | 449 | 100 | 92 | 51 | 43 | 49 | 56 | 78 | 82 | 99 | 79 | 56 | 70 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:11AM1.04m | 10:26PM1.07m | 10:53AM1.06m | 11:10PM1.03m | 11:37AM1.07m | 11:58PM0.99m | 12:25PM1.09m | 00:49AM0.95m | 1:17PM1.11m | 1:44AM0.92m | 2:13PM1.12m | 2:44AM0.90m | 3:17PM1.13m | 3:51AM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:02PM0.09m | 4:25AM0.02m | 4:42PM0.10m | 4:57AM0.02m | 5:24PM0.13m | 5:34AM0.03m | 6:13PM0.17m | 6:18AM0.05m | 7:14PM0.21m | 7:12AM0.08m | 8:42PM0.23m | 8:17AM0.10m | 10:25PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | — | SE 6 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | S 6 |
| kJ | 66 | 44 | 28 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 100 | 258 | 219 | 100 | 92 | 51 | — | 10 | — | 3 | 9 | 89 | 56 | 10 | 52 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | — | S 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 | — | 15 | — | 593 | 449 | — | — | — | 43 | 49 | 56 | 78 | 82 | 99 | 79 | 56 | 70 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 595 | 208 | 728 | 1584 | 1239 | 1570 | 90 | 10 | 0 | 41 | 16 | 16 | 41 | 168 | 41 | 41 | 10 | 64 | 41 | 0 |
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