Ruins surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 11 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
16.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period. 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 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 11th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 13th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 19s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 13th Dec)16ft (5.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, strong winds from the NW by Mon night).

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
0
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0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
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3
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NW
2.2
NW
1.7
NW
1.1
NW
3
NW
5
NW
5
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.3
NW
1.9
NW
1.8
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
3.5
NW
3.5
NW
4.5
NW
4
NW
3.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
Period(s) (?)13131318191818161614131414138111212121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22091634996844603617134138787313377820901247124413448281657291954494675336823621298
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
NNE
15
SSW
30
SW
15
N
10
SE
15
NNE
15
S
20
SSW
35
SW
40
SW
20
W
20
W
40
WSW
35
NW
35
NNW
30
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:31PM
1.91
8:50AM
2.09
9:37PM
1.88
9:56AM
2.02
10:41PM
1.91
10:59AM
1.99
11:36PM
1.98
11:53AM
2.01
12:22AM
2.07
12:41PM
2.05
1:04AM
2.17
1:23PM
2.11
1:42AM
2.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:22AM
0.80
3:19PM
0.69
3:35AM
0.85
4:23PM
0.72
4:45AM
0.83
5:18PM
0.70
5:43AM
0.76
6:05PM
0.66
6:31AM
0.67
6:46PM
0.60
7:13AM
0.57
7:24PM
0.54
7:51AM
0.48
Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise--8:27--8:27--8:29--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:30
Sunset6:31--6:31--6:32--6:32--6:32--6:34--6:34--
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--11011---169-1735511--
Temp. °C181615161517181517161618171716161616171516
Feels °C (?)1614121312141514109914131488912121211
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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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