Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

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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
26.9° 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 26th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thu
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.8
ESE
7
1.8
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2.2
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
361
273
229
235
277
270
270
268
268
268
349
373
445
527
627
528
516
422
353
270
202
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:00AM1.06m
1:36PM0.80m
1:58AM0.99m
2:40PM0.84m
2:55AM0.92m
3:41PM0.87m
3:50AM0.85m
4:36PM0.91m
4:42AM0.79m
5:26PM0.94m
5:30AM0.74m
6:10PM0.97m
6:15AM0.71m
6:51PM0.98m
Low Tide
7:36AM0.12m
7:32PM0.16m
8:30AM0.13m
8:40PM0.21m
9:20AM0.14m
9:46PM0.23m
10:05AM0.15m
10:47PM0.25m
10:48AM0.15m
11:42PM0.24m
11:27AM0.15m
00:32AM0.23m
12:05PM0.14m
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:53
1
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
25
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
23
24
26
27
25
26
26
23
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
1.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
273
229
5
5
5
4
6
2
14
11
9
23
17
15
20
33
21
23
35
202
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.2
E
10
0.1
NE
13
0.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
3
6
5
5
5
10
9
8
8
7
34
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
Energy kJ
5
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.8
ESE
7
1.8
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2.2
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
361
235
277
270
270
268
268
268
349
373
445
527
627
528
516
422
353
270
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
118
118
976
524
925
786
839
604
1100
717
1100
1100
1001
524
1142
481
728
1047
470
481
524
Best forecast wave conditions in Great Abaco - Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
4
8
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
6
5
9
7
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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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