Beach Weather in Rainbow Bay Beach, Gold Coast, Australia

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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26°
Swim
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27°
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26°
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25°
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24°
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23°
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22°
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Beach Weather Today in Rainbow Bay Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 25° which is very warm and perfect 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 2.1mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and extremely strong at 53kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Rainbow Bay Beach faces North-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:46 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 60% 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures 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, Sunday will have 2.1mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

RAINBOW BAY BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 19th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 25° 26° 22° 23° 22°
100% 87% 83% 72% 76% 91% 60% 82%
1.4mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Mon 20th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 19° 18° 21° 25° 25° 23° 20°
51% 83% 88% 87% 14% 4% 4% 5%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Tue 21st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 25° 27° 26° 25° 24°
8% 3% 0% 61% 3% 4% 12% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Wed 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 29° 33° 30° 27° 26°
34% 30% 15% 5% 7% 7% 21% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Thu 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 23° 24° 28° 28° 25° 23°
7% 8% 22% 83% 23% 6% 80% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.2mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Fri 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 24° 27° 31° 30° 28° 26°
9% 8% 4% 5% 10% 20% 12% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sat 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 25° 27° 27° 25° 24°
59% 78% 80% 61% 17% 3% 31% 64%
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 19th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53
kmh
50
kmh
45
kmh
41
kmh
36
kmh
45
kmh
46
kmh
42
kmh
1.7m
1.6m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.5m
1.6m
1.2m
10.1s 10.1s 10.1s 10.1s 10.1s 10.1s 9.9s 9.6s
Mon 20th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
32
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
31
kmh
25
kmh
17
kmh
1.1m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
1.1m
0.9m
0.5m
9.3s 9.7s 10.2s 10.0s 10.2s 9.0s 9.2s 10.3s
Tue 21st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
1.3m
1.1m
1.2m
0.9m
0.9m
1.5m
1.3m
1.4m
10.4s 9.1s 9.8s 9.4s 9.4s 9.6s 9.6s 9.7s
Wed 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
22
kmh
33
kmh
27
kmh
15
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
9.7s 9.6s 9.5s 9.3s 9.2s 9.1s 9.0s 5.2s
Thu 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
13
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
1.2m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
5.4s 5.7s 6.1s 6.1s 7.0s 7.1s 7.0s 7.0s
Fri 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
29
kmh
35
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
37
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
7.5s 7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 8.4s 8.5s 7.8s 7.5s
Sat 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
32
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
36
kmh
29
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.4m
1.1m
0.9m
7.5s 7.3s 7.1s 6.9s 6.6s 6.3s 6.4s 6.2s
Sun 19th January
12:39 PM 7:05 PM
1.56 0.49
Mon 20th January
1:16 AM 6:49 AM 1:12 PM 7:40 PM
1.28 0.69 1.46 0.52
Tue 21st January
2:08 AM 7:46 AM 1:52 PM 8:19 PM
1.29 0.78 1.37 0.55
Wed 22nd January
3:11 AM 9:01 AM 2:41 PM 9:04 PM
1.32 0.85 1.27 0.57
Thu 23rd January
4:23 AM 10:36 AM 3:45 PM 9:58 PM
1.36 0.86 1.20 0.58
Fri 24th January
5:33 AM 11:58 AM 4:56 PM 10:58 PM
1.43 0.80 1.15 0.57
Sat 25th January
6:30 AM 12:58 PM 6:03 PM 11:54 PM
1.51 0.72 1.15 0.53
Sun 19th January
26°
2.1mm
27kmh SE
81%
Mon 20th January
26°
0.1mm
16kmh SE
42%
Tue 21st January
27°
0.0mm
15kmh NE
19%
Wed 22nd January
33°
0.0mm
15kmh NNW
25%
Thu 23rd January
29°
0.7mm
9kmh NNE
37%
Fri 24th January
32°
0.0mm
25kmh NNW
8%
Sat 25th January
27°
0.0mm
26kmh SSE
49%
Sun 26th January
27°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
59%
Mon 27th January
28°
0.0mm
13kmh E
50%
Tue 28th January
28°
0.3mm
18kmh ESE
56%
Wed 29th January
26°
0.1mm
14kmh ESE
54%
Thu 30th January
27°
0.2mm
11kmh ENE
45%
Fri 31st January
28°
0.1mm
18kmh NNE
44%
Sat 1st February
26°
2.8mm
24kmh SSE
79%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° 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 46%.

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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