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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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Rainbow Bay is straightforward to reach from Marine Parade and the Rainbow Bay Surf Club area, with easy on-foot and bike access via the Oceanway.
Watch for rips and crowd pressure when the Superbank is on.
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