Surf Forecasts:
Publics surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, E swell with 3,102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Publics in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Publics over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Publics. It's a bit of a slow cooker, but there's a few moments that'll get the heart pumping.
For the next week, we're looking at a pretty average run. The wind is stuck in a cross-off pattern from the ENE, which is okay, but it's blowing a fresh breeze – 19 mph – so it's not going to be glassy. The swell is mostly small, around 3ft to 5ft, and from the ENE, which is not the optimum direction for this spot. The combined energy is moderate, but the conditions are just... marginal. A few windows here and there, but nothing to write home about. The water temp is a warm 81°F, which is bang on average for the time of year.
Now, the real stand-out is the morning of Sunday, the 16th of August. This is the one we're waiting for. The swell jumps up to a solid 10ft from the ENE, with a period of 13 seconds – that's a proper groundswell. The combined energy is massive, strong stuff. But the best part? The wind swings to a moderate NNE offshore breeze at 16 mph. That's going to clean it right up. This is a wave for experienced surfers only; at 10ft, it's a beast. It's a beach and reef setup, so that long period (13s) might make it a bit walled-off at the beach, but the reef should handle it beautifully. For a few hours, it's going to be excellent.
After that, it all fades away. The 17th and 18th are a write-off with small, weak, onshore slop. The 19th drops to barely a ripple. We get a bit of a pulse from the SSE on the 22nd, with 5ft and 11-second period, but the wind is back to that fresh cross-off, so it’s still just a marginal option.
So, to sum it up: you've got a long wait for that Sunday morning session on the 16th. That's the absolute pick. Everything else is a gamble. The crowds are always a factor at Publics, so for that Sunday, get there early.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 225 | 280 | 292 | 240 | 266 | 231 | 203 | 269 | 276 | 509 | 498 | 890 | 501 | 653 | 537 | 411 | 445 | 618 | 1230 | 1615 | 3102 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | off |
High Tide | 2:10PM0.78m | 2:02AM0.22m | 2:54PM0.80m | 2:55AM0.26m | 3:35PM0.79m | 3:43AM0.31m | 4:13PM0.75m | 4:30AM0.36m | 4:48PM0.69m | 5:17AM0.40m | 5:22PM0.62m | 6:06AM0.44m | 5:54PM0.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:40PM0.08m | 7:20AM-0.02m | 10:10PM0.06m | 8:15AM-0.02m | 10:40PM0.05m | 9:08AM-0.00m | 11:08PM0.04m | 9:58AM0.03m | 11:36PM0.04m | 10:49AM0.08m | 00:03AM0.04m | 11:43AM0.14m | 00:30AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 186 | 86 | 223 | 184 | 176 | 186 | 165 | 269 | 243 | 509 | 498 | 890 | 501 | 653 | 537 | 411 | 411 | 306 | 280 | 311 | 3102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | S 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 12 | SSW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 96 | 102 | 56 | 56 | 42 | 23 | 41 | 16 | 276 | 218 | 218 | 25 | 150 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 219 | 219 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 21 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | SE 9 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | E 17 | W 12 | S 18 |
| kJ | 19 | 102 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 79 | 8 | 30 | 25 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 99 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 225 | 280 | 292 | 240 | 266 | 231 | 203 | 188 | 206 | 182 | 188 | 255 | 194 | 226 | 293 | 340 | 445 | 618 | 1230 | 1615 | 1572 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 43 | 32 | 34 | 125 | 32 | 41 | 125 | 32 | 125 | 163 | 0 |
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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).
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