Ruins surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 15 Mar 2026 +01
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Ruins surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ruins sea temperature is
15.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Mar 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 16th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 21st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 19th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruins over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
1
4
3
1
0
2
0
0
0
2
4
0
0
0
!
0
!
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
NW
2.3
NNW
2.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.3
NW
1.9
NW
2.3
NW
1.8
NW
1.4
NW
1.9
NW
2.3
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
WNW
1.9
NW
2.5
W
3
W
4
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)14131313201716141316141716141414121291011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19021887145711851405214224431325711185221854243313025712686138721042300253917302752
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNE
25
NE
15
ENE
15
NW
5
SSW
10
NNW
20
WNW
25
SW
25
S
50
SW
45
SW
30
SW
20
WSW
10
SE
30
SSW
60
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
50
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:13AM
2.28
12:37PM
2.22
12:48AM
2.49
1:10PM
2.41
1:21AM
2.67
1:44PM
2.56
1:56AM
2.79
2:18PM
2.66
2:31AM
2.83
2:53PM
2.70
3:09AM
2.80
3:30PM
2.66
3:49AM
2.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:59PM
0.61
6:28AM
0.41
6:34PM
0.42
7:01AM
0.21
7:08PM
0.24
7:33AM
0.05
7:42PM
0.10
8:07AM
-0.06
8:17PM
0.01
8:41AM
-0.09
8:54PM
-0.02
9:16AM
-0.04
9:33PM
0.03
9:54AM
0.09
Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise--6:45--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:49--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------21---1-----1-51
Temp. °C191419171817171619191817171720191718191618
Feels °C (?)139181517161512109101214161181111101012
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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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