Publics Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.27° N 157.83° W

Publics Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Publics sea temperature is
27.4°C
0.4° 

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


Publics surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, E swell with 783 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Publics this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Publics in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 23rd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
18
2.4
ENE
8
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
2.2
E
7
2
E
8
1.8
ENE
8
2.1
E
7
2
E
7
1.9
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
644
627
580
539
508
509
427
439
411
405
481
452
506
483
660
612
639
653
681
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
NE
25
NE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
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
High Tide
10:27AM0.57m
11:01PM0.21m
11:34AM0.59m
00:19AM0.23m
12:26PM0.61m
00:59AM0.27m
1:06PM0.62m
1:32AM0.32m
1:41PM0.62m
2:04AM0.37m
2:12PM0.62m
2:36AM0.43m
Low Tide
1:26AM0.16m
7:23PM0.18m
2:56AM0.18m
7:43PM0.16m
4:35AM0.17m
8:01PM0.15m
5:47AM0.16m
8:17PM0.13m
6:43AM0.13m
8:34PM0.11m
7:31AM0.11m
8:51PM0.09m
thunderstorm
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clear
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clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:29
6:28
6:27
6:25
 mm
2
Temp °C
26
27
27
26
27
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
Feels °C
26
25
24
24
24
22
24
24
22
24
24
23
26
25
23
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.

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