Surf Forecasts:
Rainbow Rocks surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,261 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rainbow Rocks in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rainbow Rocks over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SW 19 | WNW 11 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 311 | 299 | 338 | 1014 | 2012 | 722 | 578 | 1276 | 462 | 804 | 721 | 1185 | 895 | 1060 | 1174 | 846 | 1361 | 1003 | 966 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | 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 | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:06PM1.94m | 10:15AM1.95m | 10:08PM1.96m | 10:49AM2.07m | 11:02PM1.95m | 11:21AM2.17m | 11:52PM1.93m | 11:51AM2.23m | 00:40AM1.89m | 12:20PM2.24m | 1:26AM1.83m | 12:49PM2.22m | 2:12AM1.76m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:47AM0.02m | 4:15PM0.47m | 4:30AM0.09m | 5:02PM0.25m | 5:09AM0.20m | 5:46PM0.07m | 5:45AM0.35m | 6:26PM-0.06m | 6:19AM0.51m | 7:05PM-0.12m | 6:53AM0.68m | 7:43PM-0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 19 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 120 | 142 | 305 | 321 | 2012 | 722 | 578 | 447 | 425 | 283 | 275 | 217 | 895 | 783 | 856 | 846 | 382 | 1003 | 966 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 21 | SSW 16 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 311 | 218 | 338 | 1014 | 528 | 469 | 452 | 117 | 305 | 127 | 113 | 246 | 276 | 801 | 339 | 832 | 1361 | 322 | 94 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 19 | WNW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 21 | WNW 20 | W 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | WNW 17 | SSW 18 | WNW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 114 | 299 | 179 | 399 | 56 | 56 | 37 | 86 | 136 | 186 | 214 | 207 | 224 | 480 | 203 | 339 | 330 | 336 | 306 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | NW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 230 | — | — | 587 | 427 | 1276 | 462 | 804 | 721 | 1185 | — | 1060 | 1174 | — | — | 289 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 29 | 34 | 20 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 230 | 464 | 114 | 298 | 433 | 29 | 252 | 228 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 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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