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Ruins Surf Forecast
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Ruins surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 14 May 2026 +01Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.8° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Thursday (May 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 14th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruins over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat night, strong winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 14 | N 7 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | |
86 | 55 | 91 | 80 | 237 | 370 | 549 | 592 | 680 | 405 | 573 | 385 | 203 | 248 | 250 | 205 | 192 | 158 | 332 | 1100 | 1359 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross | 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-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:58PM2.42m | 1:14AM2.55m | 1:41PM2.58m | 2:01AM2.65m | 2:25PM2.69m | 2:49AM2.68m | 3:11PM2.74m | 3:37AM2.63m | 3:58PM2.73m | 4:28AM2.53m | 4:48PM2.66m | 5:22AM2.37m | 5:42PM2.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:42AM0.23m | 7:01PM0.28m | 7:26AM0.10m | 7:47PM0.12m | 8:09AM0.03m | 8:34PM0.01m | 8:54AM0.03m | 9:21PM-0.03m | 9:39AM0.08m | 10:11PM0.00m | 10:27AM0.20m | 11:03PM0.11m | 11:17AM0.34m | 00:01AM0.26m | |||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 25 | 24 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 16 | NNW 13 |
 kJ | 86 | 55 | 91 | 80 | 115 | 206 | 549 | — | 680 | 405 | — | 12 | 121 | 248 | 249 | 205 | 192 | 140 | 332 | 26 | 1359 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 16 | WNW 10 | W 10 | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 17 | — | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 12 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 88 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 21 | 18 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 18 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 9 | — | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 12 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 16 | — | — | 237 | 370 | — | 592 | — | — | 573 | 385 | 203 | 220 | 250 | 161 | 173 | 158 | 119 | 1100 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 228 | 724 | 14 | 0 | 534 | 200 | 0 | 737 | 186 | 14 | 534 | 186 | 188 | 724 | 160 | 184 | 724 | 159 | 159 | 463 | 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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