Rubio surf break

Rubio surfForecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 05 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
30.2° 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 Monday (Jan 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 5th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 5th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 5th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NNE
1
NNE
0.7
NNE
1
NNE
1
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.1
NE
1
NE
1
NE
1
NE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.7
NNE
Period(s) (?)1313131313912121211111110121211111110108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2463671513173511032553362732372332381631931781981911431279667
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
10
WNW
15
W
10
W
10
W
5
W
10
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
15
W
10
W
10
WNW
5
W
10
W
15
WSW
10
W
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
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
/ height (m)
3:42PM
1.06
3:59PM
0.99
4:07PM
0.90
4:02PM
0.81
3:46PM
0.74
7:15AM
0.55
3:14PM
0.68
8:01AM
0.61
2:07PM
0.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:29AM
0.05
12:38AM
0.14
12:27AM
0.22
12:02AM
0.27
11:34PM
0.27
8:52AM
0.55
11:08PM
0.25
8:56AM
0.61
10:45PM
0.21
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise5:46--5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-6:05--6:06--6:06--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07-
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Rain (mm)
-2-24111-12333-22---3
Temp. °C292928292928292928292928292928292928293028
Feels °C (?)333231333232333231323231333130323232323231
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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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