Ruins surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 26 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
17.2° C
(Which is normal 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 (Apr 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
3
2
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
9
1.1
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.1
N
7
1
N
7
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
7
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
NW
18
1.1
NW
16
1.1
NW
15
1
NW
14
1
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
83
109
113
92
70
78
86
135
167
210
250
176
170
304
560
550
398
355
246
210
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
30
N
20
NE
10
NW
20
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
W
10
NW
10
NW
20
NW
10
NNE
15
NE
25
NNW
15
ENE
20
NE
35
N
20
NE
20
NNE
30
NNW
10
NE
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:33AM2.01m
11:48PM2.26m
12:24PM2.15m
00:37AM2.36m
1:06PM2.28m
1:18AM2.43m
1:42PM2.39m
1:55AM2.46m
2:16PM2.45m
2:30AM2.46m
2:47PM2.48m
3:03AM2.42m
3:19PM2.47m
3:36AM2.35m
Low Tide
5:37PM0.68m
6:16AM0.44m
6:28PM0.55m
6:57AM0.35m
7:09PM0.43m
7:31AM0.29m
7:45PM0.34m
8:02AM0.25m
8:18PM0.28m
8:32AM0.25m
8:50PM0.25m
9:02AM0.27m
9:23PM0.26m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:52
6:50
6:50
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8:13
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:17
Temp °C
20
21
19
18
18
17
18
18
17
17
17
16
18
18
16
20
20
16
21
20
17
17
17
15
18
16
16
16
16
16
16
15
14
14
14
12
15
14
11
17
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
1.1
N
7
1
N
7
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
8
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
1.1
NW
16
1.1
NW
15
1
NW
14
1
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
Energy kJ
103
81
69
113
92
70
70
68
77
86
91
250
176
170
112
560
550
398
355
246
210
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
8
0.3
NW
20
0.7
NW
18
0.7
NNW
8
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
3
54
54
47
78
86
135
167
210
85
81
60
304
68
85
140
123
119
75
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
NW
8
0.4
WNW
15
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.1
NW
21
0.7
NNW
8
0.7
WNW
10
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
4
Energy kJ
4
3
14
40
11
84
46
31
13
18
75
112
17
15
8
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
6
1.1
N
6
1.2
N
6
0.9
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
4
0.4
NE
3
0.9
NNW
8
0.8
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.6
N
4
Energy kJ
86
83
109
99
21
2
104
24
7
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
3
3
1
2
Distance (km)
184
538
184
14
632
83
104
502
14
14
519
0
0
14
0
199
534
160
160
471
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Central Morocco
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Morocco
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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