Surf Forecasts:
Publics surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with 1,220 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Publics this week:
The surf forecast for Publics over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Publics in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Publics over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Looking at Publics, the first few days are a total bust. Strong winds, messy surf, and nothing worth paddling out for. The gap of poor conditions runs from the start, Friday July 31st, all the way through to the beginning of the next week.
The only real window in the first week is Tuesday afternoon, August 4th. We get a 5-foot swell from the ENE with an 11-second period, and the wind turns offshore from the NE. That’s the ticket. The combined energy is moderate, and the conditions will be clean. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so 5-foot is a good size, but expect it to be packed.
The second week, starting August 10th, the swell direction flips to the SSW and South. The wave height drops, but the period goes way up. On Monday the 10th, we see a 3-foot swell from the SSW with a 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell. The best session is the very last one on Saturday morning, August 15th. A 3-foot swell from the South with a 16-second period, light wind, and the forecast is calling for very good surf. That’s the one to save for. The size is small, but it’ll be clean and glassy.
So, for the best of what’s on offer, mark Tuesday afternoon, August 4th for the cleanest waves in the first week, and Saturday morning, August 15th for the best long-period conditions of the whole run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, strong winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 245 | 375 | 469 | 1130 | 1220 | 871 | 889 | 844 | 722 | 541 | 394 | 321 | 811 | 593 | 505 | 373 | 280 | 218 | 81 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:11AM0.31m | 5:26PM0.64m | 5:57AM0.34m | 5:55PM0.59m | 6:49AM0.38m | 6:24PM0.52m | 7:47AM0.42m | 6:55PM0.44m | 8:56AM0.47m | 7:27PM0.36m | 10:11AM0.53m | 8:07PM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:58PM0.07m | 10:29AM0.06m | 00:22AM0.06m | 11:14AM0.11m | 00:48AM0.05m | 12:06PM0.16m | 1:15AM0.04m | 1:14PM0.22m | 1:46AM0.04m | 2:52PM0.27m | 2:23AM0.03m | 5:19PM0.27m | 3:10AM0.03m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 7:10 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | S 12 | E 16 | E 15 | SSW 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 245 | 153 | 301 | 205 | 127 | 196 | 194 | 188 | 192 | 125 | 80 | 117 | 811 | 593 | 505 | 373 | 40 | 218 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | E 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 166 | 159 | 239 | 176 | 42 | 123 | 131 | 133 | 68 | 56 | 32 | 32 | 49 | 46 | 65 | 48 | 61 | 88 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 177 | 206 | 106 | 72 | 5 | 39 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 8 | 14 | 44 | 57 | 56 | 39 | 81 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | 375 | 469 | 1130 | 1220 | 871 | 889 | 844 | 722 | 541 | 394 | 321 | 212 | — | — | — | 280 | — | 69 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 43 | 125 | 43 | 154 | 127 | 127 | 46 | 154 | 32 | 4 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
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The above surf forecast table for Publics provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Publics can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Publics 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 (Publics) 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).
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