Surf spot

Rainbows Left

Forecast conditions and map view for Rainbows Left in Philippines, Siargao Islands. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Philippines, Siargao Islands
Coordinates: 9.5627, 125.9331

Metric
Metric	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00
Wave height (m)	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	SE	SE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NE	NE	NE	NW	NNW	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNW	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSW	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	5.1	5.4	6.1	6.8	7	6.7	6.3	5.9	6.5	6.7	9.3	9.3	9.3	5.3	6.4	9.4	9.3	8.8	8.7	8.6	8.8	7.5	6.7	6	5.4	5.3	5.1	5.3	4.3	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5	5.5	5.2	5.1	5	5.5	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	5.9	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.3	6	6.2	6.2	6.2
Wave energy (kJ)	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	2	2	3	3	3	2	2	3	3	4	4	4	5	4	4	3	3	4	4	4	3	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	5	5	4	4	4	4	4	5	4	4	3	4	4	4	4	3	4	4	4	4
Wind speed (km/h)	4.3	3.6	3.2	8.4	6.6	4.1	4	5.1	5.9	6	3.8	11.6	4.3	4.7	6.4	7.3	7.6	4.7	3	8.1	3.6	5.1	5.5	5.9	6.3	6.3	7.9	9.2	3.6	7.1	5.1	4.5	6.1	5.6	0.4	5.8	9.4	10.1	8.6	5.2	6.6	5.9	1.5	8.7	8.5	5.2	2.7	5.5	5.3	8	3.8	4.3	1.1	6.9	6.6	5.1
Wind direction	SGlassy	SGlassy	ENEGlassy	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NNEGlassy	WGlassy	WOnshore	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	NWGlassy	NNWCross-on	NWGlassy	WGlassy	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WOnshore	WSWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNECross	EGlassy	SCross-off	SSWCross	WCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	SGlassy	ESEOffshore	SCross-off	WSWGlassy	WOnshore	WSWCross-on	WGlassy	ENECross-off	EOffshore	EOffshore	SCross-off	SWCross	WCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWGlassy	EOffshore	ESEOffshore	ESEOffshore	WSWGlassy	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWGlassy	NWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SEOffshore	SCross	SWCross-on

Rainbows Left is a well-known left-hand reef break on Siargao Island in the Philippines, part of the country’s famous surf zone along the eastern coastline. It’s generally regarded as a more serious wave than the beginner-friendly spots nearby, offering a fast, hollow, powerful left that works best when there’s enough swell to light up the reef.

What it’s like

Wave type: Left reef break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Character: Quick, punchy, and can get barrel sections depending on size and tide
Power: Strong and sometimes unforgiving, with shallow reef underneath

Conditions

Best swell direction: Usually responds well to easterly to southeast swells
Best wind: Light offshore wind from the west or southwest tends to clean it up
Tide: Often best on a mid to higher tide for more water over the reef, though this can vary by swell size

Spot vibe

Rainbows Left is often surfed by locals and traveling surfers looking for a quality wave with less crowding than the most famous Siargao breaks. Because of the reef and the wave’s speed, it demands good positioning and confidence.

Hazards

Shallow coral reef
Strong currents
Potentially heavy wipeouts
Crowds during good swell windows

Overall

Rainbows Left is a powerful, reef-driven left that can deliver excellent, performance-oriented waves when conditions line up. It’s best suited for surfers who are comfortable on fast waves and reef breaks.