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Rainbow Bay Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Rainbow Bay surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 10 Mar 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rainbow Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Rainbow Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rainbow Bay in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 10th Mar) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rainbow Bay over the next 12 days.
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 469 | 356 | 270 | 210 | 186 | 215 | 183 | 160 | 176 | 111 | 94 | 106 | 65 | 71 | 109 | 75 | 55 | 54 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 47 | 42 | 59 | 44 | 38 | 52 | 55 | 52 | 42 | 432 | 502 | 450 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:56PM 1.29 | 6:16AM 1.84 | 6:41PM 1.41 | 6:58AM 1.89 | 7:19PM 1.52 | 7:36AM 1.89 | 7:55PM 1.61 | 8:09AM 1.86 | 8:29PM 1.67 | 8:41AM 1.80 | 9:01PM 1.70 | 9:10AM 1.71 | 9:33PM 1.70 | 9:37AM 1.61 | 10:05PM 1.67 | 10:04AM 1.50 | 10:38PM 1.63 | 10:32AM 1.38 | 11:16PM 1.59 | 11:05AM 1.27 | 12:03AM 1.55 | 11:50AM 1.17 | 1:07AM 1.52 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:13PM 0.54 | 11:36PM 0.53 | 12:52PM 0.48 | 12:26AM 0.47 | 1:26PM 0.44 | 1:10AM 0.43 | 1:57PM 0.42 | 1:50AM 0.42 | 2:26PM 0.42 | 2:27AM 0.44 | 2:53PM 0.43 | 3:02AM 0.49 | 3:19PM 0.45 | 3:37AM 0.56 | 3:44PM 0.49 | 4:12AM 0.64 | 4:09PM 0.54 | 4:50AM 0.72 | 4:35PM 0.59 | 5:35AM 0.80 | 5:07PM 0.65 | 6:38AM 0.87 | 5:50PM 0.71 | |||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 8 | 4 | 3 | - | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Rainbow Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rainbow Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rainbow Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rainbow Bay 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 Bay) 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 Bay 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.
Rainbow Bay is 6 km (4 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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