Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 04 Dec 2025 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
25.9° 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 Saturday (Dec 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rush reef in the next 12 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 6th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 6th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 10th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
1
NE
1.4
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.4
NNE
1
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.5
NNE
Period(s) (?)101010101099999999978891098
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2372332281901861751711801761411381168279912323472802058839
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
20
ENE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
15
S
10
S
5
SE
15
S
20
SW
10
W
20
NNE
20
NE
15
E
10
SSW
10
W
10
NW
0
NW
15
SSW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:49PM
0.78
7:28AM
1.24
7:46PM
0.78
8:23AM
1.23
8:43PM
0.78
9:19AM
1.19
9:41PM
0.78
10:14AM
1.14
10:41PM
0.79
11:08AM
1.06
11:42PM
0.80
12:02PM
0.98
12:44AM
0.82
12:55PM
0.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:40AM
-0.05
2:03PM
0.04
1:35AM
-0.04
2:59PM
0.05
2:33AM
-0.01
3:55PM
0.07
3:32AM
0.04
4:49PM
0.09
4:33AM
0.10
5:42PM
0.12
5:36AM
0.17
6:33PM
0.14
6:41AM
0.23
Thu
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Sunrise--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45
Sunset5:14--5:14--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:15--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------3112391----
Temp. °C242324242426252425262525232323222323242324
Feels °C (?)252325252626262628272727232323242425272525
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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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