Rubio Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.45° S 152.20° E

Issued: 9 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rubio sea temperature is
29.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Rubio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rubio surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ESE swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 19th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 19th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.5
E
10
1.1
SE
5
0.8
E
7
1.1
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.4
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
17
16
17
20
40
22
20
20
34
21
52
65
62
125
106
90
68
67
90
31
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
15
SE
20
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
10
SE
10
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:33AM1.09m
4:00AM1.04m
4:17AM0.95m
4:16AM0.86m
3:53AM0.77m
3:10AM0.71m
2:01AM0.69m
Low Tide
1:02PM-0.02m
1:48PM0.06m
2:24PM0.16m
2:29PM0.25m
1:35PM0.32m
12:24PM0.33m
11:21AM0.30m
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
 mm
1
2
1
3
6
4
Temp °C
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
26
27
Feels °C
28
28
29
29
29
30
29
30
31
30
30
29
28
29
30
28
32
32
30
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.5
E
10
0.4
NE
8
0.8
E
7
0.4
ESE
9
1
E
7
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
5
Energy kJ
19
16
16
16
20
40
10
18
20
34
17
52
16
62
29
106
90
68
67
90
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.1
N
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
ESE
10
Energy kJ
17
17
16
17
17
18
17
20
9
17
21
17
20
15
2
20
17
10
10
6
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
E
4
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
E
4
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
N
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NE
9
Energy kJ
6
6
1
5
1
10
22
1
7
8
8
3
2
20
2
1
1
1
1
8
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
4
0.5
S
4
0.2
S
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.5
S
4
0.4
SE
3
0.5
S
4
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.6
S
5
1.1
SE
5
0.6
S
4
1.1
ESE
7
0.7
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.2
S
3
0.5
S
4
Energy kJ
26
6
1
13
6
2
7
2
2
2
11
15
65
12
125
18
6
1
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
767
98
2376
2054
760
98
98
957
2297
0
2297
2297
724
771
2039
2040
767
98
724
2039
2039
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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.

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