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Rainbow Rocks Surf Forecast
/ Oregon South (25 breaks) / Oregon (49 breaks) /
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Rainbow Rocks surfForecast / Oregon South / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 17 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rainbow Rocks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rainbow Rocks sea temperature is
11.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rainbow Rocks in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) 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 0.2m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rainbow Rocks over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the N by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | |
1420 | 1092 | 489 | 256 | 1187 | 2562 | 2141 | 3357 | 799 | 508 | 1529 | 612 | 735 | 1546 | 575 | 466 | 1219 | 477 | 616 | 1905 | 933 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:32PM1.76m | 00:26AM2.47m | 2:26PM1.75m | 1:15AM2.41m | 3:21PM1.72m | 2:07AM2.29m | 4:19PM1.69m | 3:05AM2.11m | 5:18PM1.69m | 4:10AM1.90m | 6:16PM1.73m | 5:23AM1.68m | 7:09PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.79m | 7:42AM-0.71m | 7:22PM0.84m | 8:34AM-0.66m | 8:17PM0.87m | 9:27AM-0.55m | 9:20PM0.89m | 10:23AM-0.40m | 10:33PM0.87m | 11:20AM-0.23m | 11:54PM0.80m | 12:16PM-0.04m | 1:15AM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
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Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 120 | 81 | 36 | 235 | 407 | 47 | 69 | 96 | 799 | 508 | 90 | 311 | 186 | 184 | 154 | 246 | 154 | 111 | 78 | 166 | 169 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 24 | SW 24 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | WNW 18 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 12 | 124 | 34 | 16 | 54 | 87 | 95 | 162 | 72 | 118 | 236 | 78 | 116 | 12 | 80 | 106 | 113 | 13 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | S 18 | SSW 13 | WSW 16 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | — | S 12 |
| kJ | 13 | — | 6 | 35 | 26 | 20 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 66 | 15 | 14 | 78 | 14 | 13 | — | 12 | 79 | 12 | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 1420 | 1092 | 489 | 256 | 1187 | 2562 | 2141 | 3357 | 352 | 443 | 1529 | 612 | 735 | 1546 | 575 | 466 | 1219 | 477 | 616 | 1905 | 933 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 467 | 602 | 20 | 403 | 601 | 20 | 432 | 602 | 20 | 403 | 432 | 20 | 365 | 228 | 34 | 393 | 464 | 20 | 393 | 273 | 20 |
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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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