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Rubio surfForecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 30 Jan 2026 +10
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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
30.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rubio this week:

The surf forecast for Rubio over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 12 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 31st Jan)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 3rd Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 3rd Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubio over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.7
N
0.4
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.8
N
0.8
N
1
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
1
NE
0.7
N
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)1211111212111312141413131514141313129129
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1036210849138116222180361324280272168206324276219144162145148
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
25
W
15
W
15
W
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNE
0
SSE
10
SW
5
WSW
10
W
15
W
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		glassoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:42PM
0.99
2:19PM
1.04
2:51PM
1.06
6:11AM
0.44
3:18PM
1.04
5:40AM
0.44
3:39PM
0.98
5:25AM
0.48
3:53PM
0.90
5:15AM
0.54
3:59PM
0.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:17PM
-0.11
10:41PM
-0.10
11:01PM
-0.05
7:26AM
0.43
11:15PM
0.03
8:18AM
0.41
11:18PM
0.12
8:58AM
0.40
11:11PM
0.19
9:34AM
0.41
10:56PM
0.23
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12-
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
---12522732--2-------
Temp. °C292928292928292827282828292828292928292928
Feels °C (?)313030323030302929303031313132333231323131
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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 12 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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