Rainbow Bay surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with 795 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rainbow Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Rainbow Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rainbow Bay over the next 16 days.
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