Publics Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.27° N 157.83° W

Publics Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 18 Aug 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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 678 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW 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 (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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1
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1
0
0
1
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
7
1
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.5
SW
16
0.8
E
8
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
2.1
E
7
2.3
E
7
2.1
E
7
2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.4
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
120
155
129
100
129
207
200
274
291
261
322
261
255
428
569
439
350
435
456
678
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
5
E
10
SE
5
E
15
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
45
ENE
40
ENE
35
NE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:59AM0.51m
7:16PM0.30m
10:13AM0.53m
11:25AM0.56m
10:11PM0.21m
12:25PM0.59m
00:08AM0.21m
1:12PM0.63m
1:06AM0.23m
1:52PM0.66m
1:46AM0.26m
2:26PM0.67m
2:21AM0.29m
Low Tide
3:56PM0.27m
2:01AM0.10m
2:47AM0.12m
8:27PM0.20m
8:41PM0.17m
5:06AM0.12m
9:00PM0.16m
6:08AM0.10m
9:18PM0.14m
6:59AM0.08m
9:35PM0.13m
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6:09
6:11
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6:11
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6:59
6:58
6:57
6:57
6:55
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Temp °C
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26
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Feels °C
23
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29
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26
23
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23
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23
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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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