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Rubio surf Forecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Saturday 11 May 2024 +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 30.8°C (Statistics for 11 May 1981-2005 - mean: 29.6 °C max: 30.4 °C min: 28.8 °C)
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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 30.8°C (Statistics for 11 May 1981-2005 - mean: 29.6 °C max: 30.4 °C min: 28.8 °C)


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 Saturday (May 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 11th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 11th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 15th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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

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Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
NE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1
NE
1
NE
0.9
ENE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
Period(s) (?)1010999991010101010999999988998999999810109910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1171151081061081108812011713713713712816616214111513281828211210410210978747878766912213379119127
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
15
SE
5
ESE
10
SE
10
S
10
SE
10
SE
5
SE
10
SSE
10
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
0
NNE
5
SE
5
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
NNW
5
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
10
NE
10
NE
10
ESE
5
E
10
NNE
5
ENE
5
ESE
5
NE
10
E
10
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
ononononglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:36AM
1.01
3:53AM
0.95
4:08AM
0.89
4:17AM
0.82
4:10AM
0.75
3:30AM
0.70
2:34AM
0.70
12:10PM
0.50
1:59AM
0.73
1:14PM
0.48
1:44AM
0.79
2:03PM
0.46
1:43AM
0.86
2:47PM
0.43
1:52AM
0.92
3:30PM
0.39
2:08AM
0.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:14PM
0.14
5:58PM
0.12
6:33PM
0.12
6:53PM
0.15
7:01PM
0.19
6:55PM
0.24
6:42PM
0.28
9:28AM
0.49
6:32PM
0.31
8:58AM
0.41
6:27PM
0.34
9:02AM
0.32
6:25PM
0.36
9:20AM
0.23
6:22PM
0.36
9:46AM
0.16
6:17PM
0.36
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45-
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Rain (mm)
-33545273551365--2--321351-656192----4
Temp. °C292928292827282827282928282627292828292928292928282928292928282828302928
Feels °C (?)333333343230323230323232312932343232333333333332323332343332333332333131

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°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.

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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