Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 03 Jan 2026 EST
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Rush reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rush reef sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rush reef this week:

The surf forecast for Rush reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rush reef in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 8th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 8th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 5th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rush reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.7
N
1.2
NNE
1.4
NE
0.9
NE
1.2
ESE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)131212111111987861614141313121212115
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)56553733192171202189101107661039785827337353337
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
30
NW
20
ENE
30
E
25
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSW
0
S
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
glassononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:31PM
0.78
8:09AM
1.20
8:27PM
0.81
9:01AM
1.16
9:23PM
0.83
9:50AM
1.10
10:18PM
0.85
10:38AM
1.02
11:12PM
0.86
11:25AM
0.93
12:07AM
0.87
12:12PM
0.84
1:02AM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:49PM
0.08
1:23AM
-0.03
2:41PM
0.07
2:20AM
0.01
3:30PM
0.08
3:16AM
0.06
4:18PM
0.09
4:14AM
0.12
5:04PM
0.11
5:12AM
0.19
5:49PM
0.13
6:11AM
0.25
6:32PM
0.16
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-5:27--5:28--5:29--5:30--5:30--5:30--5:31-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212122232223222322222222232323232323232424
Feels °C (?)191818201922182119192021232323252323222222
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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 12 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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