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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 15 Apr 2025 +10
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 Friday (Apr 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rubio in the next 12 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rubio over the next 12 days.
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| 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 | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 101 | 101 | 138 | 138 | 183 | 230 | 235 | 202 | 197 | 220 | 177 | 287 | 237 | 247 | 242 | 194 | 186 | 182 | 91 | 138 | 112 | 112 | 105 | 118 | 127 | 88 | 103 | 79 | 55 | 79 | 95 | 62 | 67 | 67 | 75 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:23AM 0.96 | 3:42PM 0.36 | 3:41AM 0.97 | 3:34PM 0.32 | 4:02AM 0.95 | 2:55PM 0.29 | 4:26AM 0.92 | 4:52AM 0.88 | 5:13AM 0.82 | 5:00AM 0.74 | 3:34AM 0.69 | 11:46AM 0.71 | 2:44AM 0.70 | 12:53PM 0.71 | 2:29AM 0.77 | 1:48PM 0.68 | 2:30AM 0.85 | 2:40PM 0.61 | 2:40AM 0.94 | |||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:03PM 0.27 | 11:00AM 0.20 | 7:59PM 0.24 | 11:35AM 0.23 | 7:58PM 0.20 | 12:35PM 0.27 | 7:55PM 0.17 | 7:43PM 0.15 | 7:25PM 0.13 | 7:16PM 0.11 | 7:20PM 0.10 | 7:28AM 0.62 | 7:32PM 0.12 | 7:50AM 0.51 | 7:45PM 0.17 | 8:26AM 0.38 | 7:55PM 0.23 | 9:07AM 0.26 | 7:59PM 0.30 | 9:50AM 0.17 | ||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 |
| Sunset | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 71 | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 119mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat 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.
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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