Rainbow Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same story but in feet and Fahrenheit.

We’re starting off with a flat spell. The water’s sitting at about 69°, which is normal for this time of year, so nothing to complain about.

The first real chance comes on Friday morning, July 31st. The wind will be blowing offshore from the south at 12 mph, which is a beauty for clean waves. The swell will be around 5ft from the south with a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 424 (moderate). That’s a fun size, not too big for the average surfer, but it might be pushing it for absolute beginners. The offshore wind will keep it glassy. Rainbow Bay is a sheltered point, and it’s known to get crowded, so don’t sleep in. This is the standout session.

The energy continues into Saturday afternoon, August 1st, with another 5ft south-southeast swell at 10 seconds and 403 energy. Winds are offshore again at 12 mph. A solid follow-up.

Sunday, August 2nd brings a slightly bigger 5ft swell from the east in the morning, but with a shorter 7-second period, so it’s a bit more wind-affected. The energy is 501 (moderate). The afternoon cleans up to a 4ft south-southeast swell at 10 seconds and 453 energy. It’s not the best quality, but it’s rideable.

The second week is a tough slog. Friday morning, August 7th, shows a 4ft south-southeast swell at 10 seconds and 301 energy, but it’s just not great. The wind is cross-offshore, but the quality is poor. Saturday morning, August 8th, has a 4ft south-southeast swell with a longer 12-second period and 416 energy, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore. That’s a kite-surfing day, not a clean paddle.

From the 9th of August onward, the swell drops below 3ft and the energy goes flat. There’s a long stretch of days with nothing worth paddling out for.

So, your one shot is Friday morning, July 31st, at Rainbow Bay. It’s the cleanest, most energetic window we’ve got. Get out there early.

Rusty.

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