Rainbow Beach
New South Wales, Australia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 7.2s
- Wind
- 5 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 4m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Sydney local
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Rainbow Beach is a beach break over sand in New South Wales, Australia. It's at its best on 0.6–1.7999999999999998m swells from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NE, E, SE
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, NW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 1.7999999999999998m
Rainbow Beach surf FAQ
Is Rainbow Beach good for beginners?+
Rainbow Beach is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.7999999999999998m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Rainbow Beach?+
Different days call for different boards. Rainbow Beach handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Rainbow Beach?+
Look for 0.6–1.7999999999999998m of swell from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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