Publics Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.27° N 157.83° W

Publics Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Publics sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.5° 

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


Publics surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, S swell with 446 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Publics this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Publics in the next 16 days are 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – the next two weeks at Publics are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a real feast-or-famine situation going on. The early part of the outlook is a bit of a write-off, but things start to get interesting towards the end of the first week and into the second. The water’s sitting at a warm 80.6°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Wednesday, August 5th. The swell is on the small side, around 3.9ft from the ENE with a short, jumbled 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 347. It’s surfable, but only just. The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 12 mph, which keeps things clean, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. Honestly, it’s a bit of a scratchy session. The afternoon sees the wind pick up to 16 mph, still cross-off, but the swell drops a little to 3.6ft. Not much to write home about.

Thursday, August 6th, is a complete dud. The morning swell is a pathetic 1.3ft from the SSW, and the afternoon brings a 3.6ft ENE swell but with a period of only 8 seconds. The wind is howling at 19 mph in the arvo. Just poor conditions all round. Friday, August 7th, is more of the same – tiny, weak swells from the SW with long periods but no height. The wind is a constant cross-off, but the energy is lacking. This is a real flat spell.

Saturday, August 8th, starts off flat and windy, but the afternoon shows a flicker of life. The swell jumps to 5.2ft from the ENE, but with a period of only 7 seconds, it’s going to be a messy, onshore-feeling closeout. The wind is a fresh 22 mph, and the combined energy has climbed to 506 (moderate). It’s not great for a paddleboard, but if you’ve got a kite, this might be more your jam.

Now, Sunday, August 9th, is where things start to get a bit more interesting. The swell builds to 5.6ft in the morning and 6.2ft in the afternoon from the ENE, with that same short 7-second period. The wind is a steady 19 mph cross-off. The combined energy is strong at 576 and 644. It’s still a bit lumpy and short-period, but at 6.2ft, there’s enough push to get a few waves, even if they’re a bit crumbly. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the first real surf of the outlook.

Monday, August 10th, and Tuesday, August 11th, see the swell drop back to 4.9-5.2ft from the ENE, still with that short, weak period. The wind is a constant 16-19 mph cross-off. The energy is moderate, but the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” It’s a bit of a grind, really.

Then we hit Wednesday, August 12th, and things change. The swell direction swings to the South, with a much longer period of 18 seconds. The height is only 3.0ft, but that long period means it’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is high at 866 (strong). The wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-off. This is a tease – the long period would be amazing for a point break or reef, but at a beach-and-reef setup like Publics, it might break too straight and be a bit tricky to handle. Still, it’s a sign of better things.

Thursday, August 13th, is the real standout. The morning sees a 3.6ft South swell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a powerful 1036 (very strong). The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 19 mph. This is the best combo of the outlook so far. The long period means proper, lined-up waves, and the energy is pumping. The only downside is the wind, which is a fresh breeze, but it’s cross-off, so the faces will be clean. This is the day to get in the water. The afternoon is similar but the energy drops a bit.

Friday, August

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
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10
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
0.4
SSW
14
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
19
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
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7
1.7
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7
1.7
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7
1.9
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7
1.8
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7
1.6
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7
1.5
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7
1.6
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7
1.6
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7
1.5
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7
0.7
S
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
203
190
81
142
107
115
99
148
162
232
273
302
390
328
261
242
276
245
213
373
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
35
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35
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30
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35
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30
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25
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
10:11AM0.53m
8:07PM0.29m
11:24AM0.60m
9:30PM0.22m
12:27PM0.67m
11:32PM0.19m
1:22PM0.73m
00:59AM0.19m
2:10PM0.78m
2:02AM0.22m
2:54PM0.80m
2:55AM0.26m
3:35PM0.79m
3:43AM0.31m
Low Tide
5:19PM0.27m
3:10AM0.03m
7:39PM0.21m
4:08AM0.02m
8:34PM0.16m
5:14AM0.01m
9:09PM0.12m
6:20AM-0.01m
9:40PM0.08m
7:20AM-0.02m
10:10PM0.06m
8:15AM-0.02m
10:40PM0.05m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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