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Rubio surfForecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 18 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
30.2° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 19th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 19th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
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 63mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 79mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | |
88 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 138 | 181 | 147 | 141 | 170 | 138 | 145 | 118 | 118 | 97 | 95 | 93 | 69 | 54 | 40 | 98 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | |
High Tide | 3:26AM1.10m | 3:50AM1.05m | 4:08AM0.99m | 4:13AM0.91m | 4:02AM0.83m | 3:33AM0.76m | 2:48AM0.73m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM0.03m | 3:15PM0.06m | 4:55PM0.09m | 5:48PM0.14m | 6:16PM0.21m | 6:23PM0.28m | |||||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | 5:45 |
11 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 51 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
 kJ | 88 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 138 | 181 | 147 | 141 | 170 | 138 | 145 | 118 | 118 | 97 | 95 | 93 | 69 | 54 | 32 | 98 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | N 11 | E 4 | S 8 | E 11 | E 6 | ESE 10 | E 7 | ESE 11 | E 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 10 | N 5 |
| kJ | 28 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 33 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 28 | 40 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | N 10 | N 10 | S 8 | ESE 10 | S 9 | ESE 11 | S 11 | ESE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | N 10 | ESE 9 | NNE 11 | N 9 | W 4 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | S 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | S 3 | E 5 | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 3 | SW 4 | — | — | NNW 6 | W 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 185 | 0 | 184 | 184 | 98 | 184 | 0 | 760 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 186 | 98 | 98 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.
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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