Ruins surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 19 Jan 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
16.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Monday (Jan 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s 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 6.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 7AM. 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+)10AM (Mon 19th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 22nd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 25th Jan)20ft (6.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
4
3
5
3
0
0
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3
2
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
1.9
NW
1.4
NW
1.9
NW
2.3
NW
2.4
NW
2.3
NW
2.4
NW
3
NW
3.5
NW
4
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
3.5
NW
4.5
NW
6
NW
6
NW
5
NW
4
NW
Period(s) (?)111111181615161614131515141413161617181816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17761411819116217802173294124812326275758947054386326862013631598992014822284162598075
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
30
NNE
15
E
10
ESE
10
NNW
5
E
10
S
20
SW
30
SSW
5
NNW
15
NW
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
NNE
10
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNE
25
ENE
20
E
15
NE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:35PM
2.32
3:49AM
2.58
4:09PM
2.36
4:22AM
2.61
4:43PM
2.36
4:56AM
2.60
5:18PM
2.34
5:32AM
2.55
5:57PM
2.28
6:12AM
2.44
6:41PM
2.20
6:59AM
2.30
7:34PM
2.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:31PM
0.28
10:00AM
0.21
10:04PM
0.25
10:34AM
0.19
10:38PM
0.26
11:08AM
0.20
11:13PM
0.30
11:45AM
0.25
11:52PM
0.38
12:26PM
0.34
12:37AM
0.49
1:13PM
0.47
1:33AM
0.61
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise8:37--8:37--8:36--8:36--8:36--8:34--8:34--
Sunset-6:58--6:58--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:02-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141513151614151516161616161516151514141713
Feels °C (?)98101213121110151614141213139888139
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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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