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Ruins surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 15 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
17.4° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Saturday (May 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruins over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 6 | NW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | |
220 | 376 | 512 | 579 | 606 | 484 | 493 | 394 | 229 | 228 | 245 | 205 | 192 | 153 | 117 | 367 | 725 | 625 | 449 | 354 | 354 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 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 | 6:20AM2.20m | 6:41PM2.41m | 7:25AM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:13PM0.50m | 1:06AM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 |
 | 8:27 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | 8:31 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 23 | 29 | 37 |
12 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 21 | 24 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 18 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 115 | 206 | 512 | — | 606 | 484 | 13 | 394 | 229 | 228 | 245 | 205 | 192 | 129 | 117 | 367 | 725 | 625 | 449 | 354 | 354 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | WNW 17 | NW 15 | — | — | W 16 | — | NW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 11 | — | — | — | NE 7 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 147 | 56 | — | — | — | — | 28 | 107 | — | — | 5 | — | 8 | 36 | 187 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 9 | — | — | NNW 9 | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 220 | 376 | — | 579 | — | — | 493 | — | — | 139 | 243 | 181 | 190 | 153 | 92 | 86 | 50 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 715 | 14 | 0 | 737 | 186 | 14 | 737 | 186 | 199 | 724 | 160 | 184 | 538 | 159 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 0 | 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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