Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 01 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
25.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Friday (Jan 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 4PM. 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 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 2nd Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 2nd Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 5th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.5
N
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1
NNE
1.5
E
1.3
ESE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
Period(s) (?)7716141413121211111169896614141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)241538546456543733191921270174173182123103938579
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
30
WNW
15
N
20
ENE
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:35PM
0.74
6:21AM
1.19
6:34PM
0.76
7:16AM
1.21
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:29PM
-0.03
12:55PM
0.09
12:26AM
-0.04
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
Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56
Sunset5:25--5:27--5:27--5:28--5:29--5:30--5:30--
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191919192021212122232323222222222223232223
Feels °C (?)151718181819181818202221191918191923232222
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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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