Surf Forecasts:
Ruins surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, NW swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NW swell.
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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruins over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 35 | 47 | 31 | 85 | 181 | 121 | 102 | 264 | 179 | 295 | 537 | 391 | 303 | 225 | 171 | 179 | 45 | 56 | 105 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:35PM1.72m | 9:16AM1.76m | 10:09PM1.65m | 10:49AM1.77m | 11:37PM1.71m | 12:02PM1.90m | 00:35AM1.85m | 12:51PM2.07m | 1:17AM2.00m | 1:30PM2.25m | 1:52AM2.16m | 2:04PM2.41m | 2:24AM2.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:05PM0.89m | 2:31AM0.97m | 3:37PM0.99m | 4:10AM1.03m | 5:20PM0.94m | 5:39AM0.94m | 6:25PM0.80m | 6:34AM0.79m | 7:09PM0.64m | 7:14AM0.62m | 7:44PM0.47m | 7:48AM0.47m | 8:16PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 7 | NW 6 | N 6 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 9 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 44 | 26 | 47 | 31 | 26 | 181 | 121 | 102 | 264 | 179 | 295 | 537 | 391 | 303 | 225 | 171 | 63 | 45 | 56 | 2 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | N 7 | NW 6 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 15 | NNW 9 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | W 10 | — | W 9 |
| kJ | 18 | 35 | 24 | 16 | 5 | 38 | 94 | 14 | 16 | 60 | 133 | — | — | 12 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | — | 30 | 28 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 2 | — | 16 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NNW 7 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | 28 | — | — | 85 | — | — | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 179 | 22 | 8 | 105 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 541 | 0 | 186 | 719 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 519 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 186 | 541 | 0 | 186 | 737 | 160 |
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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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