
Surf Forecasts:
Rubio surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with NE 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 (Oct 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7PM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubio over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ESE 9 | N 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
126 | 105 | 89 | 140 | 120 | 69 | 53 | 52 | 30 | 27 | 77 | 83 | 126 | 120 | 88 | 126 | 123 | 67 | 132 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:40AM0.65m | 2:49PM0.84m | 3:04AM0.57m | 2:53PM0.90m | 3:22AM0.49m | 3:00PM0.94m | 3:29AM0.42m | 3:10PM0.96m | 3:24AM0.36m | 3:23PM0.97m | 3:05AM0.32m | 3:39PM0.95m | 2:27AM0.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:02PM0.31m | 8:20AM0.29m | 9:29PM0.26m | 8:09AM0.32m | 9:55PM0.22m | 7:58AM0.31m | 10:22PM0.21m | 7:48AM0.28m | 10:49PM0.22m | 7:40AM0.24m | 11:18PM0.25m | 7:38AM0.20m | 11:56PM0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | NE 9 | ESE 9 |
111 | 104 | 89 | 140 | 120 | 69 | 53 | 52 | 25 | 25 | 77 | 69 | 56 | 120 | 88 | 126 | 123 | 67 | 31 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | ESE 9 | NNE 14 | NNW 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | NNW 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 12 | N 11 | NNE 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | NE 10 |
46 | 30 | 82 | 40 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 44 | 83 | 16 | 58 | 53 | 51 | 31 | 33 | 17 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 18 | NNE 16 | NNW 11 | NE 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | E 11 | NNW 10 | N 13 | N 12 | NNE 10 | ENE 14 | NE 15 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | N 10 | ENE 12 | NE 13 |
126 | 105 | 43 | 12 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 20 | 30 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 31 | 14 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | S 4 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | SSE 4 | S 4 | ESE 9 | SSW 3 | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 3 | ESE 9 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 5 | S 4 | SSE 3 | ESE 10 | S 4 |
1 | 9 | 45 | 33 | 24 | 11 | 52 | 5 | — | 3 | 12 | 3 | 126 | 9 | 6 | 23 | 24 | 4 | 132 | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 184 | 185 | 184 | 767 | 185 | 780 | 98 | 0 | 185 | 185 | 186 | 185 | 185 | 98 | 185 | 185 | 98 | 185 |
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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.










