Rainbow Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Rainbow Bay.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but patience is gonna pay off for those that know what they’re doing. The first solid run kicks off Tuesday morning, July 7th, and it’s a ripper for experienced crew only. We’re looking at a solid 10-foot of SSE swell grinding in with a 10-second period, and the offshore southerly wind is holding it clean. The wave energy is strong, right up there at 1761. It’s a point break setup, so that cleaner line from the southeast direction is gonna wrap in nicely. But let’s be real, with that size and power, this is for the blokes who know how to handle a big, critical wall – beginners, stay on the beach for this one. Water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on.

The wind stays offshore through Wednesday and Thursday morning, July 8th and 9th, with the swell easing slightly to 8-foot to 10-foot but keeping a long, grunty 11-second period. The wave energy is pumping, hitting over 2000 on Wednesday. The Thursday morning session on the 9th is the real standout: 8-foot of SE swell with a clean 11-second pulse and a moderate offshore breeze from the SSW. That’s gonna be lined up, hollow, and just perfect for a point break. This is the one to circle on the calendar if you can get out there.

Friday the 10th still has a clean 6-foot to 7-foot swell with offshore winds, though the energy drops off into the afternoon. By Saturday morning July 11th, the swell has dropped to 5-foot, but check this – glassy conditions with a NW breeze. That lightest of airs is gonna make for some silky smooth walls. It’s getting smaller but the quality is still there for a fun session.

Then we hit a flat spell. From Saturday afternoon July 11th right through to Sunday July 19th, it’s pretty ordinary. There are a few small, marginal days with cross-shore or onshore winds, and wave heights dropping to 1-foot to 4-foot. Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a float. The energy is weak, most days sitting well under 500. A few early mornings on the 15th and 16th have glass or offshore winds, but the swell is just too small to get excited about.

Now, hold onto your board, because the second week has a couple of crackers. On Monday afternoon July 20th, a new pulse arrives – 8-foot from the south with a short 8-second period, but the wind is light and cross-off from the southwest, keeping it clean. The combined energy jumps to 1272. This one’s a bit raw and short-period, but it’s a solid wave for the more experienced.

The true standout of the second week is Tuesday July 21st morning. We’ve got 8-foot of south swell, an 11-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the south. The energy is strong at 2177. That’s a proper groundswell pushing in with power, and the offshore wind is gonna hold those walls up. It’s only for experts at this size, but if you’re in that bracket, this is the morning to be out there. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 10-foot but the wind goes cross-off and the conditions get trickier.

Wednesday July 22nd morning is a beauty to finish – 8-foot of SSE swell, 11-second period, and completely glassy with no wind. That is about as clean as it gets. The energy is strong at 1214. That’s a session you’ll be talking about.

So, bottom line: the first few days of July are pumping for the experienced crew, with Thursday the 9th and Saturday the 11th mornings being the cleanest. A long quiet stretch follows, then the second week brings two more solid opportunities, especially Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd mornings. If you can time it right, Rainbow Bay is going to deliver.

Rusty.

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