Ruins surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 30 Dec 2025 +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
16.8° C
(Which is 1.1°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ruins in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 30th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 4th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 4th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruins over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly gales.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Mon
05
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
1.6
W
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
W
1.9
W
2.5
W
3.5
WSW
3
W
3
W
3.5
WNW
4.5
W
3.5
WNW
4
W
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.7
NNW
Period(s) (?)7131615141313121412111010111212121110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)118135203110250737229411310710651612222319162276327852213172400819561393435
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
WSW
30
S
35
SW
55
SW
55
SW
40
SW
55
SW
35
S
25
WSW
40
SW
35
SSW
35
SW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:34PM
2.08
11:00AM
2.16
11:40PM
2.21
12:09PM
2.26
12:41AM
2.38
1:11PM
2.37
1:35AM
2.54
2:06PM
2.47
2:26AM
2.68
2:57PM
2.53
3:14AM
2.78
3:44PM
2.53
4:01AM
2.81
4:30PM
2.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:41AM
0.64
5:18PM
0.50
5:52AM
0.50
6:21PM
0.40
6:55AM
0.32
7:18PM
0.30
7:51AM
0.15
8:09PM
0.20
8:43AM
0.03
8:56PM
0.15
9:31AM
-0.02
9:41PM
0.13
10:18AM
-0.00
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Mon
05
Sunrise-8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37-
Sunset--6:40--6:42--6:42--6:43--6:44--6:45--6:45
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Rain (mm)
------------7322911121
Temp. °C151516161717172020212120181817171818171717
Feels °C (?)141313121313161717141310910771211111113
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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 12 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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