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Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 25 May 2026 EDTForecast 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
27.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rush reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rush reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 26th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rush reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | ESE 7 | N 10 | |
373 | 403 | 499 | 524 | 512 | 453 | 407 | 347 | 243 | 192 | 136 | 125 | 71 | 60 | 51 | 50 | 47 | 84 | 147 | 81 | 255 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 4:36PM0.91m | 4:42AM0.79m | 5:26PM0.94m | 5:30AM0.74m | 6:10PM0.97m | 6:15AM0.71m | 6:51PM0.98m | 6:58AM0.68m | 7:31PM0.99m | 7:40AM0.67m | 8:12PM1.00m | 8:21AM0.66m | 8:52PM0.99m | 9:03AM0.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:47PM0.25m | 10:48AM0.15m | 11:42PM0.24m | 11:27AM0.15m | 00:32AM0.23m | 12:05PM0.14m | 1:18AM0.22m | 12:44PM0.14m | 2:02AM0.21m | 1:23PM0.14m | 2:44AM0.20m | 2:03PM0.14m | 3:27AM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 |
 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | 7:55 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 |
25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | ESE 7 | N 10 |
 kJ | 32 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 243 | 192 | 136 | 125 | 71 | 60 | 51 | 50 | 47 | 84 | 3 | 81 | 255 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 10 | NW 5 | N 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | 9 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 35 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 13 | E 9 | NE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | N 10 | NE 9 | NE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | W 4 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 373 | 403 | 499 | 524 | 512 | 453 | 407 | 347 | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 14 | — | 1 | 147 | 104 | 42 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1142 | 1001 | 925 | 1100 | 547 | 485 | 1057 | 337 | 401 | 118 | 377 | 24 | 600 | 373 | 123 | 1 | 130 | 130 | 436 | 306 | 324 |
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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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