Rush reef Surf Forecast

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Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 21 Aug 2025 EDT

Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent

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 30.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 (Aug 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rush reef in the next 12 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 24) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (EDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8AM (Thu 21st Aug)	6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf	5AM (Sat 23rd Aug)	6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful	2PM (Sat 23rd Aug)	6ft (1.8m) 13s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.
	Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	3	3	2	3	2	3	4	4	2	3	3	2	3	3	1	2	2	0	0	1	0
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Period(s) (?)	11	11	11	11	12	12	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	12	12	12	11	11	10	10
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	747	757	605	544	691	904	1092	1074	962	1045	946	778	799	599	472	300	293	220	155	126	77
Wind (km/h)	W	W	SW	SW	NW	SW	SSW	WNW	SSW	SSW	WSW	SSW	SW	WSW	SSW	SSW	SW	S	S	SSW	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		7:22PM 1.05		7:37AM 0.81		8:08PM 1.04	8:24AM 0.85		8:50PM 1.01	9:09AM 0.88		9:30PM 0.96	9:52AM 0.91		10:09PM 0.90	10:35AM 0.91		10:47PM 0.84	11:18AM 0.91		11:26PM 0.77
Low Tide / height (m)	12:40PM 0.07		1:45AM 0.15	1:32PM 0.08		2:26AM 0.14		2:22PM 0.10	3:05AM 0.14		3:10PM 0.12	3:41AM 0.14		3:57PM 0.15	4:17AM 0.14		4:45PM 0.19	4:54AM 0.16		5:33PM 0.23

	Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27
Sunrise	6:41	-	-	6:41	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:45	-	-
Sunset	-	7:38	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:36	-	-	7:35	-	-	7:34	-	-	7:32	-

Rain (mm)	2	1	3	2	3	1	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	7	2	-	-	-	-	2	-
Temp. °C	30	31	30	30	30	30	30	30	29	30	30	29	30	30	29	29	30	29	29	30	29
Feels °C (?)	31	33	33	32	31	34	33	33	32	32	31	31	32	32	32	31	33	33	32	32	31

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Great Abaco

Wind Update The wind is still offshore at Rush reef (strong winds from the WNW at ASCATC283E27N 34 km from Rush reef). A 3.2m groundswell from the ENE
18 hours 21 minutes ago Rush reef

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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.