
Surf Forecasts:
Rubio surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, E swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rubio this week:
The surf forecast for Rubio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rubio in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubio over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 |
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19 | 15 | 58 | 52 | 13 | 80 | 44 | 32 | 49 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 17 | |
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 | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:51AM1.06m | 2:31AM1.10m | 3:07AM1.10m | 3:37AM1.06m | 4:00AM0.98m | 4:10AM0.88m | 7:21PM0.47m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09AM-0.07m | 10:41AM-0.12m | 11:14AM-0.11m | 11:45AM-0.06m | 12:09PM0.03m | 12:21PM0.13m | 12:12PM0.22m | 8:29PM0.47m | |||||||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | WSW 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
19 | 15 | 58 | 52 | 13 | 80 | 44 | 12 | 49 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NW 13 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NW 13 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SW 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
12 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | N 14 | NW 13 | NE 11 | N 14 | NW 13 | SW 6 | SW 5 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 6 | S 8 | N 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
7 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 3 | S 5 |
88 | 194 | 99 | 75 | 143 | 106 | 20 | 32 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 80 | 117 | 70 | 35 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 47 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 2036 | 1095 | 937 | 185 | 1095 | 952 | 185 | 185 | 760 | 0 | 0 | 724 | 724 | 767 | 98 | 2515 | 2356 | 98 | 2039 | 760 |
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Information about the Rubio Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rubio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rubio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rubio 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 (Rubio) 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 Rubio 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.
Rubio is 83 km (52 miles) from Rabaul. If you plan a holiday in New Ireland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rabaul. Rabaul has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










