Beach Weather in Rainbow Bay Beach, Gold Coast, Australia

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27°
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25°
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Beach Weather Today in Rainbow Bay Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 34kmh from the South-Southeast. The strong 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 05:46 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.5mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.5mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

RAINBOW BAY BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 22° 24° 24° 25° 22°
85% 80% 70% 77% 81% 48% 0% 64%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 19° 22° 24° 23° 21° 21°
100% 100% 100% 78% 81% 62% 81% 70%
0.3mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 23° 25° 25° 22° 21°
57% 84% 63% 74% 83% 29% 11% 39%
0.2mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 20° 23° 25° 25° 22° 21°
61% 72% 86% 74% 7% 81% 84% 77%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.2mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 20° 22° 25° 25° 22° 20°
64% 71% 68% 72% 77% 3% 84% 22%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 20° 21° 23° 24° 24° 23° 22°
93% 58% 78% 65% 52% 61% 30% 21%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
22°
22°
21°
21°
21°
22°
21°
Sun 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 21° 23° 24° 23° 21° 20°
20% 53% 73% 71% 80% 71% 81% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.9mm 1.0mm
21°
21°
20°
21°
22°
21°
20°
21°
Mon 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
11.3s 11.2s 11.1s 11.1s 9.1s 10.9s 10.9s 10.8s
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
10.6s 8.7s 10.4s 6.0s 10.2s 9.8s 6.5s 6.6s
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
6.6s 6.6s 6.8s 6.9s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 7.0s
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
7.0s 7.0s 7.0s 7.0s 11.4s 11.3s 11.3s 7.2s
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
1.2m
0.6m
7.2s 7.2s 7.2s 7.2s 13.5s 13.3s 7.1s 7.0s
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
34
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
6.9s 6.8s 6.7s 10.2s 11.8s 11.5s 11.1s 10.6s
Sun 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
1.3m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
1.3m
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
10.0s 8.2s 7.6s 7.4s 7.4s 14.9s 12.2s 8.9s
Mon 30th March
12:46 PM 6:46 PM
0.35 1.63
Tue 31st March
12:41 AM 6:52 AM 1:15 PM 7:20 PM
0.44 1.81 0.32 1.65
Wed 1st April
1:20 AM 7:25 AM 1:41 PM 7:52 PM
0.41 1.69 0.30 1.67
Thu 2nd April
1:58 AM 7:55 AM 2:05 PM 8:25 PM
0.40 1.58 0.29 1.68
Fri 3rd April
2:36 AM 8:27 AM 2:31 PM 8:59 PM
0.40 1.48 0.29 1.70
Sat 4th April
3:15 AM 9:01 AM 3:00 PM 9:35 PM
0.43 1.41 0.32 1.72
Sun 5th April
3:57 AM 9:39 AM 3:33 PM 10:15 PM
0.48 1.36 0.38 1.72
Mon 30th March
24°
0.2mm
23kmh SSE
63%
Tue 31st March
24°
1.9mm
21kmh SSE
84%
Wed 1st April
25°
1.0mm
20kmh SE
55%
Thu 2nd April
25°
1.0mm
19kmh SE
67%
Fri 3rd April
25°
0.7mm
20kmh SE
57%
Sat 4th April
25°
0.5mm
24kmh SSE
57%
Sun 5th April
24°
2.5mm
30kmh SSE
65%
Mon 6th April
24°
2.1mm
27kmh SSE
77%
Tue 7th April
23°
1.3mm
23kmh SSE
71%
Wed 8th April
24°
0.0mm
23kmh SSE
39%
Thu 9th April
24°
0.0mm
10kmh E
7%
Fri 10th April
25°
0.0mm
15kmh NNE
9%
Sat 11th April
25°
0.6mm
8kmh ESE
61%
Sun 12th April
25°
1.4mm
22kmh SSE
62%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 11 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 55%.

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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