Publics Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.27° N 157.83° W

Publics Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Publics sea temperature is
26.8°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 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 765 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with S 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 28th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 28th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 3rd Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Sun night).

Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
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1
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1
1
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0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
14
0.6
S
18
1.1
S
16
1.1
S
16
1.1
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
S
13
1
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
13
0.3
S
11
2.4
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
329
225
620
597
510
496
489
350
280
356
153
156
166
144
74
46
51
23
688
452
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
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20
NE
15
NE
20
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NE
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NE
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NE
35
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ENE
35
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40
ENE
35
ENE
35
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:13PM0.22m
6:37AM0.75m
6:17PM0.18m
7:38AM0.73m
7:58PM0.16m
8:44AM0.69m
10:05PM0.20m
9:49AM0.65m
11:35PM0.27m
10:50AM0.61m
00:32AM0.35m
11:44AM0.55m
1:16AM0.44m
Low Tide
10:42PM-0.00m
2:37PM0.12m
11:25PM0.04m
3:59PM0.10m
00:21AM0.09m
5:00PM0.08m
1:46AM0.15m
5:44PM0.06m
3:37AM0.19m
6:17PM0.04m
5:19AM0.21m
6:46PM0.02m
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Temp °C
24
24
25
26
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
Feels °C
27
28
25
27
25
25
25
24
25
24
26
22
22
19
19
19
19
18
19
20
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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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