Rush reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.54° N 76.96° W

Rush reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rush reef sea temperature is
29.9°C
1.3° 

Rush reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rush reef surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, NNE swell with 1,381 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rush reef this week:

The surf forecast for Rush reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rush reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 24th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 25th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 25th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rush reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
0.4
NE
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0.4
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0.3
NE
14
0.3
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
12
1.7
NNE
12
1.9
NNE
12
2.1
NNE
12
2.1
NNE
12
2
NNE
12
1.9
NNE
12
1.8
NNE
12
1.7
NNE
12
1.6
NNE
12
1.4
NNE
12
1.1
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.3
ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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30
18
192
797
1106
1220
1248
1069
1010
874
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658
550
286
163
85
46
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33
Wind (km/h)
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W
10
N
10
E
10
SE
10
S
15
W
15
NW
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
10
E
10
ENE
10
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E
10
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:10PM0.90m
6:31AM0.82m
6:50PM0.91m
7:12AM0.89m
7:30PM0.91m
7:54AM0.96m
8:10PM0.90m
8:37AM1.01m
8:52PM0.87m
9:22AM1.05m
9:37PM0.83m
10:09AM1.07m
10:24PM0.79m
Low Tide
11:44AM0.21m
00:28AM0.21m
12:32PM0.18m
1:03AM0.17m
1:19PM0.16m
1:38AM0.13m
2:06PM0.13m
2:15AM0.10m
2:54PM0.12m
2:53AM0.07m
3:43PM0.11m
3:35AM0.06m
4:36PM0.12m
4:21AM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Rush reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rush reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rush reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rush reef 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 (Rush reef) 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 Rush reef 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.

Rush reef is 11 km (7 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.

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