
Surf Forecasts:
Rainbow Rocks surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,327 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with NW 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 26th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 28th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rainbow Rocks over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 17 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
332 | 763 | 1087 | 733 | 599 | 273 | 381 | 312 | 424 | 508 | 530 | 1067 | 587 | 523 | 503 | 632 | 657 | 480 | 437 | 437 | 425 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:13AM2.30m | 00:22AM1.87m | 11:46AM2.40m | 1:12AM1.87m | 12:22PM2.45m | 2:04AM1.84m | 1:03PM2.45m | 3:00AM1.78m | 1:49PM2.39m | 4:01AM1.72m | 2:41PM2.27m | 5:08AM1.69m | 3:44PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM-0.18m | 5:47AM0.64m | 6:43PM-0.34m | 6:26AM0.76m | 7:28PM-0.42m | 7:08AM0.87m | 8:17PM-0.43m | 7:55AM0.97m | 9:10PM-0.37m | 8:49AM1.05m | 10:09PM-0.27m | 9:57AM1.10m | 11:13PM-0.15m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | 18 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
332 | 763 | 1087 | 733 | 599 | 273 | 125 | 291 | 203 | 508 | 530 | 1067 | 327 | 369 | 469 | 287 | 657 | 480 | 437 | 437 | 425 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 9 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 13 | NW 12 |
121 | 120 | 92 | 152 | 63 | 211 | 381 | 312 | 422 | 163 | 145 | 587 | 587 | 523 | 503 | 632 | 113 | 107 | 166 | 299 | 223 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | WNW 15 | S 14 | SW 15 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | WSW 9 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WSW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | S 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
28 | 43 | 93 | 110 | 93 | 86 | 179 | 32 | 424 | 487 | 464 | 7 | 341 | 230 | 131 | 163 | 2 | 81 | 99 | 136 | 180 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 228 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 336 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 38 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 538 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 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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