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Rainbow Bay

Rainbow Bay is the sheltered southern Gold Coast bay and point break beside Snapper Rocks, with a north-facing beach, easy access, and a relaxed but often busy surf-and-swim scene in the same world-class corridor as the Superbank. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Rainbow Bay in Queensland.

Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationQueensland, AU
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South wind is the clean lane, southeast swell is the best line, and the spot can work across the tide cycle.

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Watch for rips and crowd pressure when the Superbank is on.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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