Publics Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.27° N 157.83° W

Publics Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Publics sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.2° 

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


Publics surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 880 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Publics this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Publics in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
0.5
S
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
S
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
604
604
657
708
640
611
358
310
256
186
161
154
178
154
138
156
280
216
222
350
266
Wind (km/h)
45
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State
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
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:21AM0.56m
00:39AM0.31m
12:05PM0.55m
1:10AM0.37m
12:44PM0.54m
1:42AM0.45m
1:19PM0.51m
2:15AM0.52m
1:54PM0.48m
2:50AM0.60m
2:29PM0.43m
3:27AM0.67m
3:06PM0.38m
4:08AM0.72m
Low Tide
6:52PM0.11m
5:16AM0.20m
7:10PM0.09m
6:23AM0.19m
7:28PM0.07m
7:20AM0.16m
7:47PM0.04m
8:13AM0.15m
8:09PM0.02m
9:06AM0.13m
8:33PM-0.01m
10:00AM0.12m
9:01PM-0.02m
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Temp °C
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
26
25
25
26
25
25
26
24
25
25
25
Feels °C
21
21
21
20
21
21
22
21
22
25
24
24
24
24
25
24
25
23
24
23
24
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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.

Publics is 6 km (4 miles) from Honolulu. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Honolulu. Honolulu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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