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Rubio surfForecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea
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 Sunday (Feb 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Feb 24) 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 Tuesday (Feb 25) at 10PM.
Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 23rd Feb) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 24th Feb) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 24th Feb) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubio over the next 12 days.
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thu 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 14 |
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Energy (?) | 102 | 102 | 239 | 281 | 336 | 229 | 278 | 185 | 161 | 336 | 179 | 206 | 215 | 190 | 176 | 152 | 148 | 170 | 233 | 292 | 286 | 292 | 292 | 286 | 218 | 218 | 184 | 202 | 169 | 140 | 202 | 202 | 197 | 188 | 161 | 181 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:33PM 0.77 | 1:12PM 0.87 | 5:39AM 0.54 | 1:46PM 0.96 | 4:42AM 0.52 | 2:18PM 1.02 | 4:27AM 0.54 | 2:50PM 1.02 | 4:26AM 0.58 | 3:20PM 0.98 | 4:31AM 0.64 | 3:47PM 0.88 | 4:38AM 0.71 | 4:07PM 0.74 | 4:46AM 0.78 | 4:10PM 0.59 | 4:53AM 0.83 | 3:32PM 0.46 | 5:01AM 0.87 | 5:09AM 0.87 | ||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:25PM 0.01 | 9:31PM -0.03 | 6:27AM 0.53 | 9:44PM -0.04 | 7:30AM 0.48 | 9:59PM -0.03 | 8:12AM 0.42 | 10:14PM 0.02 | 8:52AM 0.38 | 10:24PM 0.10 | 9:33AM 0.35 | 10:27PM 0.18 | 10:14AM 0.34 | 10:17PM 0.25 | 10:57AM 0.35 | 9:53PM 0.27 | 11:45AM 0.39 | 9:19PM 0.23 | 8:53PM 0.14 | |||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thu 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 |
Rain (mm) | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | 4 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C (?) | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.
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