Ruins surfForecast / Central Morocco / Morocco

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 25 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 1.3°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 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ruins in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 25th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 25th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 31st Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
31
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1.7
NW
1.4
NW
1.7
NW
1.4
NW
1.9
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1
NW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
2.5
WSW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
Period(s) (?)11101010109107898891097131281413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)804602469557373481341335545723504381370476293102135115791277201
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
S
10
SSW
20
WSW
25
SSW
30
WSW
20
W
15
SW
15
SW
25
W
20
SSW
15
S
20
SW
5
SSW
15
SE
15
ENE
25
ESE
35
SSW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:56AM
2.34
6:24PM
2.06
6:40AM
2.27
7:15PM
2.02
7:33AM
2.20
8:15PM
1.99
8:35AM
2.15
9:23PM
2.01
9:47AM
2.12
10:34PM
2.08
11:00AM
2.16
11:40PM
2.21
12:09PM
2.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:33PM
0.50
12:11PM
0.47
12:16AM
0.58
12:59PM
0.51
1:07AM
0.65
1:53PM
0.55
2:10AM
0.71
2:58PM
0.58
3:23AM
0.72
4:08PM
0.56
4:41AM
0.64
5:18PM
0.50
5:52AM
0.50
6:21PM
0.40
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
31
Sunrise-8:34--8:34--8:36--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37-
Sunset--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:39--6:39--6:40--6:42
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
63----6835321---11557
Temp. °C151616161616151716151716161717161515151616
Feels °C (?)12121214121212111211131113141415131212911
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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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