Rainbow Rocks surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NW swell with 526 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 0.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rainbow Rocks over the next 16 days.
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