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Rainbow Bay Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Rainbow Bay surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 01 May 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rainbow Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Rainbow Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rainbow Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 1st May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rainbow Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1089 | 1323 | 1197 | 878 | 1057 | 1254 | 1201 | 1225 | 1047 | 868 | 747 | 717 | 582 | 534 | 406 | 355 | 294 | 238 | 264 | 423 | 461 | 586 | 574 | 479 | 445 | 390 | 349 | 318 | 320 | 268 | 268 | 471 | 637 | 1044 | 748 | 674 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:31AM 1.28 | 10:59PM 1.87 | 11:24AM 1.19 | 11:53PM 1.79 | 12:28PM 1.13 | 12:53AM 1.71 | 1:46PM 1.14 | 1:58AM 1.65 | 3:04PM 1.21 | 3:03AM 1.62 | 4:07PM 1.32 | 4:02AM 1.60 | 4:57PM 1.45 | 4:52AM 1.59 | 5:40PM 1.58 | 5:37AM 1.57 | 6:19PM 1.69 | 6:18AM 1.55 | 6:57PM 1.78 | 6:57AM 1.51 | 7:33PM 1.84 | 7:34AM 1.45 | 8:09PM 1.87 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:09PM 0.47 | 5:51AM 0.54 | 4:54PM 0.58 | 6:58AM 0.61 | 5:49PM 0.69 | 8:07AM 0.66 | 7:00PM 0.77 | 9:10AM 0.66 | 8:25PM 0.82 | 10:00AM 0.64 | 9:43PM 0.80 | 10:42AM 0.60 | 10:47PM 0.76 | 11:19AM 0.55 | 11:40PM 0.70 | 11:53AM 0.50 | 12:28AM 0.65 | 12:26PM 0.46 | 1:11AM 0.61 | 12:59PM 0.44 | 1:53AM 0.59 | 1:30PM 0.44 | 2:34AM 0.58 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Rainbow Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rainbow Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rainbow Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rainbow Bay 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 (Rainbow Bay) 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 Rainbow Bay 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.
Rainbow Bay is 6 km (4 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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