Surf Forecasts:
Garbanzo surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with 374 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Garbanzo this week:
The surf forecast for Garbanzo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Garbanzo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Garbanzo over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
221 | 190 | 221 | 374 | 171 | 230 | 190 | 177 | 144 | 122 | 94 | 85 | 49 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 51 | 44 | 37 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | glassy |
High Tide | 12:01PM0.68m | 00:15AM0.91m | 12:50PM0.71m | 00:56AM0.88m | 1:40PM0.75m | 1:40AM0.86m | 2:31PM0.81m | 2:29AM0.83m | 3:24PM0.88m | 3:22AM0.80m | 4:18PM0.97m | 4:19AM0.78m | 5:13PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM0.27m | 6:56AM0.23m | 6:36PM0.30m | 7:35AM0.22m | 7:33PM0.31m | 8:14AM0.19m | 8:34PM0.30m | 8:56AM0.16m | 9:36PM0.27m | 9:42AM0.11m | 10:39PM0.23m | 10:30AM0.07m | 11:40PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | — | NE 9 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
221 | 190 | 143 | — | 20 | 30 | 38 | 177 | 11 | 122 | 94 | 85 | 49 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 51 | 44 | 37 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 7 | NNE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 |
87 | 126 | 16 | — | — | 16 | 4 | 23 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 30 | 26 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | 221 | 374 | 171 | 230 | 190 | — | 144 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 731 | 1477 | 842 | 858 | 895 | 605 | 860 | 1277 | 525 | 115 | 142 | 977 | 127 | 127 | 895 | 5 | 1314 | 121 | 142 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Garbanzo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Garbanzo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Garbanzo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Garbanzo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Garbanzo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Garbanzo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Garbanzo is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Marsh Harbour. If you plan a holiday in Great Abaco - Bahamas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Marsh Harbour. Marsh Harbour has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










