
Surf Forecasts:
Rubio surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, N swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with NNE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rubio in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubio over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 15 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
102 | 108 | 114 | 173 | 136 | 122 | 73 | 118 | 106 | 90 | 187 | 165 | 121 | 320 | 276 | 148 | 200 | 222 | 119 | 203 | |
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 | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:05PM0.46m | 3:40AM0.96m | 5:10PM0.52m | 3:59AM0.89m | 5:23PM0.58m | 4:14AM0.80m | 5:42PM0.65m | 4:20AM0.69m | 6:07PM0.70m | 3:54AM0.57m | 6:39PM0.74m | 7:31PM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM0.38m | 11:08AM0.13m | 9:16PM0.39m | 11:11AM0.17m | 9:59PM0.42m | 11:10AM0.21m | 10:47PM0.45m | 11:04AM0.23m | 11:49PM0.50m | 10:46AM0.23m | 10:08AM0.20m | |||||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | ESE 8 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | N 12 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 14 |
102 | 50 | 114 | 173 | 136 | 122 | 73 | 118 | 106 | 90 | 187 | 165 | 72 | 320 | 276 | 148 | 200 | 222 | 119 | 203 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NE 13 | E 8 | N 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | E 10 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ESE 9 | N 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | NNW 16 | ESE 9 |
11 | 108 | 34 | 9 | 24 | 31 | 71 | 70 | 50 | 73 | 71 | 66 | 121 | 27 | 62 | 39 | 65 | 41 | 83 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | N 10 | N 11 | ENE 16 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 14 | NNE 15 | SW 6 | ENE 13 | E 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | N 16 | N 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 16 |
3 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 49 | 44 | 17 | 17 | 62 | 75 | 11 | 66 | 43 | 66 | 45 | 75 | 68 | 45 | 23 | 80 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | E 4 | ESE 5 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | E 9 | SSE 3 |
56 | 117 | 74 | 130 | 88 | 21 | 78 | 78 | 9 | 77 | 17 | 119 | 10 | 15 | — | — | 3 | — | 59 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 1213 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 185 | 185 | 0 | 185 | 760 | 184 | 0 | 184 | 184 | 0 | 184 | 184 | 0 |
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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.











