Cow Bay/Rainbow Haven Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Cow Bay/Rainbow Haven Surf Guide
The point at the very top of Cow Bay is this standardized, long right-hand pointbreak, peaking off the tip of the point over a rock shelf. The wave winds down the point to an inside cove that offer some tube sections. Around the corner from here is Moose, the most popular beachbreak in the area.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced depending on the surf.
Local Vibe
Doable
Depends on who you meet.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Weekends and summers can be packed; weekdays are uncrowded.
Spot Rating
Fun
Can be good on the right wind/swell combo.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Pretty mellow.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty good.
Hazards
Cold winter temperatures.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Park in the parking lot.
Bottom
Rock shelf and sand.
Best Season
Storm dependent: tropical cyclones in the late summer and fall with frontal activity from late fall through winter into spring.
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