Surf Forecasts:
Rubio surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, ENE swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 0.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubio over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | N 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 13 |
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 kJ | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 3 | 28 | 18 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 2 | 27 | 28 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 27 | 34 |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:43AM0.65m | 4:59PM0.72m | 3:22AM0.58m | 5:08PM0.76m | 2:50AM0.54m | 5:23PM0.78m | 1:47AM0.54m | 5:43PM0.76m | 6:10PM0.73m | 7:01PM0.68m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:20PM0.43m | 10:11AM0.25m | 10:54PM0.45m | 9:52AM0.22m | 11:29PM0.49m | 9:39AM0.18m | 00:11AM0.53m | 9:32AM0.13m | 9:31AM0.10m | 9:31AM0.07m | 8:29PM0.67m | ||||||||
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | N 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 9 | ESE 9 | SW 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 28 | 18 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 2 | 27 | 28 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 10 | SW 6 | E 10 | E 10 | N 11 | E 9 | N 11 | N 10 | E 9 | N 10 | N 9 | E 9 | NE 15 | ESE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 7 | N 10 | N 11 | N 9 | E 10 | N 11 | E 9 | E 9 | N 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 16 | N 9 | E 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | 163 | 179 | 207 | 91 | 94 | 167 | 113 | 75 | 75 | 106 | 71 | 193 | 117 | 163 | 406 | 144 | 24 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2198 | 2198 | 2198 | 780 | 780 | 780 | 2039 | 1539 | 2551 | 2475 | 760 | 2376 | 957 | 780 | 767 | 742 | 724 | 0 | 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.
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