Rubio Surf Break

Lat Long: 3.45° S 152.20° E

Issued: 9 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rubio sea temperature is
29.1° 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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
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
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
10
0.4
NE
8
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.8
ESE
10
1.1
E
8
0.9
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.9
SE
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
E
8
0.3
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
68
18
92
70
100
31
29
83
90
120
165
133
60
135
79
50
54
54
33
18
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
10
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:53AM0.77m
3:10AM0.71m
2:01AM0.69m
00:57AM0.72m
00:39AM0.78m
00:47AM0.83m
1:08AM0.87m
Low Tide
1:35PM0.32m
12:24PM0.33m
11:21AM0.30m
10:42AM0.25m
10:25AM0.19m
10:20AM0.14m
10:24AM0.09m
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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
5:56
5:56
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5:50
5:50
5:50
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:51
 mm
3
10
3
2
6
4
12
6
3
1
8
4
Temp °C
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
25
26
27
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
Feels °C
26
28
28
28
30
30
30
31
31
30
30
27
28
29
30
29
29
29
29
30
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
10
0.4
NE
8
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.4
NE
8
0.6
ESE
5
0.5
E
5
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.4
NE
8
0.2
N
9
0.9
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.3
NE
7
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
E
8
0.3
N
10
Energy kJ
26
68
17
92
70
16
20
11
83
90
23
6
133
60
9
79
50
54
54
33
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.1
SW
5
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.2
N
9
0.1
NE
11
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NE
7
0.3
N
11
0.4
N
11
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
19
15
18
17
17
1
31
29
19
24
7
5
9
9
9
9
22
38
20
18
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
S
9
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
N
9
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
8
0.2
N
9
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
SW
4
0.3
N
12
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
8
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
10
2
2
1
1
2
16
11
6
7
5
1
6
10
1
26
8
8
8
10
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
5
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SE
5
0.7
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
1.1
E
8
0.2
ENE
5
0.5
S
3
0.9
SE
9
0.6
S
4
0.7
S
4
0.3
S
4
0.6
SSW
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.9
SE
4
Energy kJ
39
28
35
17
4
100
120
165
2
5
135
9
13
2
7
11
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
760
742
767
2055
760
2040
2039
2039
2039
2039
1125
957
0
760
0
98
98
98
1095
1095
2036
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1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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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