Ruins surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 12 Apr 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
16.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 12th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 12th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 13th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
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2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NW
3
NNW
2.4
NW
2
NNW
1.6
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
WNW
2.5
NW
2.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
Period(s) (?)101316151514131312121213121615141312121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14224232595850694346235613807845204483836044803525261516761288798546437344
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNE
35
N
25
NE
30
NE
40
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
35
NNE
30
NE
35
ENE
35
NNE
30
NE
20
ENE
30
N
15
NE
15
NE
20
NNW
10
ENE
15
E
15
NNW
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:05--
Sunset-8:02--8:04--8:05--8:06--8:06--8:07--8:07-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161715181814202215232317252320242122302425
Feels °C (?)9109119612158171712221817211821262121
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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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