Surf Forecasts:
Ruins surf forecast from 5 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 439 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruins this week:
The surf forecast for Ruins over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruins in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 5th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruins over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 220 | 172 | 172 | 176 | 119 | 67 | 52 | 50 | 57 | 60 | 42 | 83 | 345 | 415 | 421 | 356 | 266 | 172 | 157 | 161 | 124 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:30AM2.10m | 11:22PM2.00m | 11:40AM2.28m | 00:20AM2.18m | 12:34PM2.47m | 1:05AM2.36m | 1:18PM2.61m | 1:45AM2.50m | 1:58PM2.69m | 2:20AM2.58m | 2:34PM2.70m | 2:54AM2.62m | 3:09PM2.65m | 3:27AM2.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM0.59m | 5:27AM0.69m | 6:10PM0.40m | 6:22AM0.50m | 6:57PM0.24m | 7:07AM0.33m | 7:35PM0.12m | 7:46AM0.20m | 8:10PM0.06m | 8:21AM0.12m | 8:42PM0.05m | 8:55AM0.10m | 9:13PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 220 | 172 | 172 | 176 | 51 | 67 | 52 | 50 | 57 | 60 | 42 | 83 | 345 | 415 | 421 | 356 | 266 | 172 | 157 | 161 | 124 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | NNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | NW 10 | — | NW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | — | N 8 | — | — | NE 8 | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 15 | 4 | 1 | — | 16 | — | 9 | 18 | 14 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | NNE 2 | N 7 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | 119 | — | 1 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 25 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 572 | 0 | 0 | 536 | 0 | 0 | 305 | 0 | 0 | 237 | 13 | 42 | 14 | 0 |
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Information about the Ruins Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ruins provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ruins can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ruins surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ruins) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ruins may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Central Morocco? If you are looking for accommodation near Ruins, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Central Morocco, consider staying in Safi which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Central Morocco where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Youssoufia which is 69 km (43 miles) away, Essaouira and Sidi Bennour.
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