
Surf Forecasts:
Rainbow Rocks surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 2,096 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rainbow Rocks this week:
The surf forecast for Rainbow Rocks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rainbow Rocks in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 30th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rainbow Rocks over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Sun night, strong winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
716 | 475 | 445 | 1384 | 870 | 1042 | 2096 | 1080 | 864 | 1756 | 700 | 362 | 809 | 223 | 177 | 735 | 255 | 220 | 166 | 183 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 11:06PM2.10m | 1:21PM1.58m | 11:44PM2.11m | 1:55PM1.60m | 00:21AM2.09m | 2:28PM1.62m | 00:58AM2.05m | 3:01PM1.65m | 1:36AM1.98m | 3:34PM1.69m | 2:17AM1.87m | 4:06PM1.75m | 3:04AM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:19PM1.07m | 6:30AM-0.24m | 5:59PM1.04m | 7:05AM-0.27m | 6:38PM1.01m | 7:40AM-0.27m | 7:18PM0.98m | 8:13AM-0.25m | 8:00PM0.95m | 8:46AM-0.20m | 8:46PM0.91m | 9:18AM-0.10m | 9:38PM0.84m | 9:52AM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | |
8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | 8:55 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 14 | NW 6 | WNW 13 |
258 | 223 | 140 | 142 | 146 | 186 | 93 | 319 | 207 | 202 | 264 | 173 | 169 | 223 | 104 | 142 | 255 | 156 | 127 | 106 | 151 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | W 10 | SSW 15 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | WNW 15 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
6 | 70 | 142 | 72 | 97 | 86 | 96 | 77 | 51 | 44 | 17 | 148 | 73 | 22 | 174 | 23 | 217 | 220 | 90 | 183 | 183 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | WNW 12 | SW 21 | WSW 18 | SW 20 | S 11 | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 18 | WNW 16 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 15 | S 23 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 20 | WNW 12 | SW 19 |
11 | 57 | 71 | 31 | 60 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 11 | 47 | 68 | 100 | 133 | 94 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | — | NW 5 |
716 | 475 | 445 | 1384 | 870 | 1042 | 2096 | 1080 | 864 | 1756 | 700 | 362 | 809 | 196 | 177 | 735 | — | — | 166 | — | 71 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 601 | 29 | 432 | 539 | 34 | 460 | 678 | 77 | 460 | 464 | 34 | 460 | 500 | 20 | 464 | 230 | 20 | 34 | 34 | 20 | 34 |
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Information about the Rainbow Rocks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rainbow Rocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rainbow Rocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rainbow Rocks 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 Rocks) 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 Rocks 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.
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