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Rubio surfForecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 24 May 2026 +10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rubio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rubio sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 25th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 30th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 29th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubio over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | |
68 | 57 | 47 | 46 | 75 | 93 | 74 | 103 | 113 | 90 | 117 | 115 | 113 | 115 | 148 | 135 | 158 | 144 | 143 | 114 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 2:48AM0.73m | 2:02AM0.74m | 1:45PM0.42m | 1:35AM0.79m | 3:11PM0.40m | 1:28AM0.84m | 1:33AM0.90m | 1:46AM0.94m | 2:05AM0.97m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:23PM0.28m | 6:06PM0.35m | 9:59AM0.38m | 5:26PM0.39m | 9:48AM0.31m | 4:43PM0.40m | 9:51AM0.23m | 10:02AM0.17m | 10:19AM0.12m | 10:42AM0.10m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | 5:45 |
10 | 15 | 4 | — | 13 | 6 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 |
32 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
 kJ | 68 | 57 | 47 | 46 | 75 | 93 | 74 | 103 | 113 | 90 | 117 | 115 | 113 | 115 | 129 | 135 | 114 | 143 | 143 | 114 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | N 12 | N 12 | E 4 | N 16 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 78 | 55 | 69 | 148 | 60 | 158 | 144 | 103 | 98 | 62 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | ESE 9 | E 4 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NNE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | N 14 | N 10 | NNE 16 | NNE 14 | S 13 | N 14 | E 5 | S 11 | S 11 | W 9 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 11 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 50 | 68 | 3 | 93 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSE 4 | S 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 4 | S 4 | SSE 3 | — | ESE 4 | SSE 2 |
| kJ | 2 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 24 | — | 14 | 8 | 9 | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | 11 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 0 | 186 | 98 | 0 | 186 | 185 | 771 | 780 | 771 | 184 | 184 | 184 | 184 | 184 | 184 | 184 | 184 | 184 | 184 | 184 |
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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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