Publics Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.27° N 157.83° W

Publics Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Publics sea temperature is
27.1°C
0.1° 

Publics surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Publics surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, E swell with 537 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Publics in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 1st Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 5th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 1st Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Publics over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
30
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
E
14
0.7
E
13
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
318
320
165
149
134
138
99
96
133
119
115
99
99
101
262
333
399
367
341
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ENE
15
E
5
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
off
High Tide
6:52AM0.68m
6:03PM0.26m
7:58AM0.67m
7:08PM0.20m
9:13AM0.67m
9:28PM0.18m
10:28AM0.67m
11:31PM0.21m
11:34AM0.67m
00:38AM0.28m
12:28PM0.66m
1:25AM0.35m
Low Tide
11:17PM0.03m
2:19PM0.20m
11:54PM0.05m
4:19PM0.18m
00:41AM0.08m
5:54PM0.15m
1:55AM0.12m
6:41PM0.11m
3:40AM0.15m
7:14PM0.09m
5:16AM0.15m
7:41PM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
27
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Information about the Publics Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Publics 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.

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