Beach Weather in Rainbow Bay Beach, Gold Coast, Australia

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27°
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25°
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24°
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Beach Weather Today in Rainbow Bay Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 35%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 29kmh from the South East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Rainbow Bay Beach faces North-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:29 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 75% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Rainbow Bay Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.2mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 45%.

RAINBOW BAY BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 20° 25° 25° 25° 26° 21°
88% 50% 40% 22% 3% 3% 75% 2%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Wed 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 25° 27° 26° 25° 23°
20% 24% 8% 4% 4% 9% 11% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Thu 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 22° 26° 27° 27° 25° 23°
28% 27% 15% 10% 6% 6% 8% 30%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 26° 26° 26° 24° 22°
27% 18% 17% 13% 5% 5% 7% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 25° 26° 26° 24° 22°
40% 55% 53% 15% 4% 2% 8% 46%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 23° 25° 26° 26° 24° 22°
87% 76% 82% 80% 83% 44% 23% 35%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Mon 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 22° 25° 26° 26° 24° 23°
57% 61% 57% 19% 0% 0% 40% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Tue 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
7.3s 7.2s 7.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.6s 7.0s 7.0s
Wed 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
24
kmh
29
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
6.9s 6.9s 6.8s 6.7s 6.6s 6.5s 6.5s 6.4s
Thu 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
6.4s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.2s 6.1s 6.0s
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
1
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
6.2s 6.0s 6.0s 5.7s 5.0s 5.6s 4.9s 5.3s
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
2
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
5.5s 5.5s 5.6s 5.7s 5.7s 5.9s 6.0s 6.2s
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
6.4s 6.4s 6.5s 6.8s 7.2s 7.6s 7.7s 7.7s
Mon 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
0.6m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
7.6s 7.5s 7.6s 7.7s 7.7s 7.8s 7.8s 7.9s
Tue 17th February
2:07 PM 7:51 PM
0.46 1.57
Wed 18th February
1:42 AM 8:12 AM 2:41 PM 8:31 PM
0.37 2.01 0.40 1.62
Thu 19th February
2:25 AM 8:51 AM 3:17 PM 9:14 PM
0.34 1.96 0.35 1.66
Fri 20th February
3:12 AM 9:33 AM 3:55 PM 10:01 PM
0.35 1.87 0.34 1.69
Sat 21st February
4:04 AM 10:19 AM 4:38 PM 10:54 PM
0.40 1.75 0.35 1.71
Sun 22nd February
5:03 AM 11:12 AM 5:27 PM 11:56 PM
0.49 1.61 0.41 1.72
Mon 23rd February
6:16 AM 12:17 PM 6:26 PM
0.60 1.47 0.50
Tue 17th February
25°
0.1mm
18kmh ESE
35%
Wed 18th February
27°
0.0mm
21kmh NNE
12%
Thu 19th February
27°
0.0mm
17kmh NNE
16%
Fri 20th February
26°
0.0mm
12kmh ENE
13%
Sat 21st February
26°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
27%
Sun 22nd February
27°
0.2mm
15kmh E
63%
Mon 23rd February
26°
0.0mm
10kmh E
38%
Tue 24th February
26°
0.7mm
21kmh SE
58%
Wed 25th February
26°
0.5mm
21kmh SE
48%
Thu 26th February
26°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
53%
Fri 27th February
26°
0.3mm
17kmh NNE
46%
Sat 28th February
25°
2.1mm
13kmh SSE
58%
Sun 1st March
25°
0.7mm
18kmh SE
71%
Mon 2nd March
25°
2.0mm
15kmh ENE
58%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Rainbow Bay Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Rainbow Bay Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Rainbow Bay Beach is a beautiful coastal destination located on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. It is an idyllic spot for beach goers and adventure enthusiasts alike. With its picturesque views and vibrant atmosphere, it's no wonder that visitors from all around the world flock to this stunning location.

Beach Type

Rainbow Bay Beach boasts powdery white sand that feels soft underfoot, making it perfect for long walks or just lounging in the sun. The crystal-clear water is ideal for swimming, as well as snorkeling and diving due to its rocky areas and nearby reef. These underwater attractions provide an excellent habitat for a variety of marine life, making it a popular spot for those who enjoy exploring beneath the waves.

Beach Activities

Rainbow Bay Beach offers numerous activities that cater to different interests and preferences. Some popular activities include:

  • Surfing: Rainbow Bay is renowned for its consistent waves, making it a popular destination for surfers of all skill levels.
  • Snorkeling and diving: With its rocky terrain and nearby reef, Rainbow Bay provides excellent opportunities to observe marine life up close.
  • Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP): If you're looking for a more relaxed way to explore the waters, SUP can be an enjoyable activity at Rainbow Bay.
  • Beach volleyball: Rainbow Bay's wide stretch of sand provides ample space to set up a game of beach volleyball with friends or fellow travelers.
  • Sunbathing: Of course, one of the main appeals of any beach holiday is the chance to soak up some sun on the pristine sands.

Accommodations

There are several accommodations options available near Rainbow Bay Beach. Some popular beachfront hotels include:

  1. Greenmount Hotel: This 3-star hotel offers comfortable rooms with ocean views and a range of amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, spa facilities, and an on-site restaurant.
  2. Rainbow Bay Backpackers: A budget-friendly option, Rainbow Bay Backpackers provides dormitory-style accommodations and a communal kitchen for guests to use.

Areas to Stay In

When choosing an area to stay in near Rainbow Bay Beach, consider the following options:

  • Coolangatta: Located just a short walk from Rainbow Bay Beach, Coolangatta offers a variety of accommodations, restaurants, and shops. It's an excellent choice for those who want easy access to Rainbow Bay while also enjoying the conveniences of a bustling town.
  • Tweed Heads: Just across the border in New South Wales, Tweed Heads is another great option for those looking to stay close to Rainbow Bay Beach. It offers a range of accommodations and amenities while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere.

Beach Amenities

Rainbow Bay Beach provides various amenities for visitors to enjoy, such as:

  • Lifeguard services during peak seasons
  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Picnic areas and barbecue facilities
  • Children's playground
  • Ample parking spaces near the beach

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