
Surf Forecasts:
Rubio surf forecast from 26 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with 137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 7AM (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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 4PM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 1st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 1st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubio over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | N 12 | N 11 | E 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | NE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 72 | 34 | 35 | 38 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 44 | 69 | 51 | 44 | 40 | 46 | 35 | 137 | 62 | 45 | 55 | 46 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:08AM0.87m | 1:34AM0.91m | 2:03AM0.95m | 2:32AM0.98m | 2:59AM0.99m | 3:24AM1.00m | 3:48AM0.99m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:20AM0.14m | 10:24AM0.09m | 10:36AM0.06m | 10:54AM0.05m | 11:14AM0.05m | 11:34AM0.07m | 11:52AM0.09m | ||||||||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | 11 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
52 | 55 | 34 | 35 | 38 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 44 | 69 | 51 | 34 | 35 | 46 | 35 | 77 | 62 | 45 | 46 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | N 11 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | ESE 9 |
22 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 40 | 38 | 24 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 14 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 7 | N 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | ENE 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | SSE 9 | N 9 |
8 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 44 | 23 | 37 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 8 | S 3 | S 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | S 4 | — | ESE 9 | — | SSE 2 | E 9 | ESE 4 |
10 | 72 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 34 | 17 | 33 | 11 | — | 137 | — | 1 | 55 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 98 | 185 | 760 | 0 | 98 | 98 | 185 | 2297 | 937 | 2551 | 185 | 1125 | 98 | 771 | 724 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 98 | 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.









