Surf Forecasts:
Rubio surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SE swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubio over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 13 | NE 11 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 61 | 83 | 79 | 77 | 50 | 69 | 123 | 111 | 84 | 132 | 132 | 64 | 130 | 89 | 67 | 59 | 42 | 37 | 25 | 50 |
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 | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:32AM0.59m | 3:54PM0.84m | 3:25AM0.50m | 4:02PM0.88m | 3:07AM0.45m | 4:14PM0.88m | 2:36AM0.43m | 4:29PM0.86m | 1:32AM0.44m | 4:47PM0.82m | 5:05PM0.76m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM0.32m | 9:07AM0.27m | 10:38PM0.32m | 8:53AM0.24m | 11:06PM0.35m | 8:43AM0.20m | 11:35PM0.39m | 8:39AM0.16m | 00:17AM0.44m | 8:39AM0.12m | 8:42AM0.10m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | E 9 | ENE 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 61 | 83 | 79 | 77 | 50 | 43 | 123 | 77 | 80 | 101 | 75 | 55 | 130 | 89 | 67 | 59 | 42 | 37 | 24 | 50 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | WSW 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 6 | ENE 13 | NNE 18 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | NE 15 | NE 13 | NE 11 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SW 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 69 | 30 | 111 | 56 | 75 | 132 | 64 | — | 23 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | ESE 8 | ENE 15 | NE 14 | NE 11 | E 13 | NE 16 | NE 15 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 13 | N 9 | — | N 11 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 14 | N 11 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 48 | 29 | 14 | 41 | 84 | 6 | 6 | 62 | 2 | — | 2 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 4 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 |
| kJ | 130 | 94 | 30 | 28 | 3 | 16 | 111 | 64 | 25 | 132 | 45 | 22 | 52 | 139 | 102 | 140 | 106 | 78 | 74 | 83 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2551 | 1095 | 760 | 186 | 98 | 951 | 2036 | 760 | 98 | 185 | 188 | 98 | 98 | 994 | 975 | 185 | 1095 | 1213 | 2198 | 1095 |
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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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