Surf Forecasts:
Ruins surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NNW swell with 389 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruins over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 66 | 88 | 85 | 120 | 177 | 101 | 104 | 123 | 172 | 160 | 220 | 291 | 306 | 361 | 364 | 389 | 346 | 354 | 292 | 232 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:38PM2.81m | 3:07AM2.58m | 3:22PM2.89m | 3:48AM2.61m | 4:03PM2.89m | 4:28AM2.57m | 4:43PM2.78m | 5:06AM2.49m | 5:22PM2.61m | 5:44AM2.35m | 6:01PM2.38m | 6:22AM2.19m | 6:42PM2.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:56PM-0.05m | 9:04AM0.07m | 9:38PM-0.09m | 9:45AM0.04m | 10:16PM-0.05m | 10:23AM0.09m | 10:53PM0.06m | 11:01AM0.19m | 11:29PM0.23m | 11:39AM0.35m | 00:04AM0.42m | 12:19PM0.53m | 00:42AM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 39 | 35 | 81 | 75 | 94 | 71 | 71 | 86 | 172 | 160 | 88 | 291 | 306 | — | 364 | 389 | 346 | 354 | 292 | 232 | 173 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 19 | — | 83 | 88 | — | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 66 | 88 | 85 | 120 | 177 | 101 | 104 | 123 | — | — | 220 | — | — | 361 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 184 | 541 | 160 | 184 | 534 | 0 | 14 | 572 | 160 | 14 | 536 | 160 | 14 | 536 | 0 | 14 | 519 | 0 | 83 | 519 | 83 |
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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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