Is Rainbow Beach good for swimming today?
Rainbow Beach has BeachFinder Score: 76/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Rainbow Beach today
Rainbow Beach is a BeachFinder spot in VI, VI. Today, compare water temperature 30°C, wind 14 km/h · SW, uv 7.3, waves 0.6 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 76/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
30°C
Wind
14 km/h · SW
UV
7.3
Waves
0.6 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Nov 5, 06:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 76/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 5, 06:30 PM
Water temp
30°C
Air temp
29°C
Feels like
33°C
UV index
7.3
Wind
14 km/h · SW
Gust 21 km/h
Waves
0.6 m
Current
0 km/h · S
Parking
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach is mapped and sourced in U.S. Virgin Islands; today’s suitability is a separate question. Read current conditions and local restrictions before choosing swimming or another coastal activity. That structure supports a direct answer while preserving the uncertainty attached to forecasts and local status changes. Identity and access context come first in the evidence record. A Wikidata description identifies this entry as “beach in the United-States.” The recorded map position is 17.73422, -64.88951, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Saint Croix Country Club Beach at about 1.8 km is the nearest named alternative in the dossier; compare its live panel before choosing. Turn the stable profile into a current decision before setting out. For the intended visit time, review water comfort, wind, waves and currents before checking UV and posted restrictions. Keep one alternative open and treat flags, closures and instructions from local safety staff as the final decision source. Keep the official source link with the route plan. It is the right place to confirm temporary access limits, operating hours or local notices before setting out. A useful comparison uses the same arrival time for every candidate beach; otherwise changing wind or tide can make the side-by-side result misleading.
About this spot
Rainbow Beach gives visitors a concrete starting point in U.S. Virgin Islands: a verified map location, a traceable evidence record and named alternatives. The page avoids declaring one permanent winner; it supports a fresh comparison for the planned hour and activity. Saint Croix Country Club Beach at about 1.8 km is the nearest named alternative in the dossier; compare its live panel before choosing.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Rainbow Beach today?
30°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Rainbow Beach today?
14 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Rainbow Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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