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Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 30 Apr 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
25.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rush reef in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
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 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | |
182 | 185 | 125 | 71 | 142 | 129 | 96 | 74 | 53 | 39 | 26 | 28 | 40 | 59 | 136 | 123 | 101 | 49 | 25 | 27 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | |
High Tide | 7:57PM1.01m | 8:09AM0.74m | 8:36PM1.01m | 8:49AM0.71m | 9:16PM1.00m | 9:29AM0.68m | 9:57PM0.98m | 10:10AM0.66m | 10:39PM0.96m | 10:53AM0.64m | 11:22PM0.93m | 11:39AM0.63m | 00:06AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20PM0.13m | 2:21AM0.17m | 1:57PM0.13m | 3:04AM0.17m | 2:34PM0.13m | 3:48AM0.18m | 3:13PM0.15m | 4:32AM0.20m | 3:54PM0.17m | 5:17AM0.22m | 4:36PM0.20m | 6:04AM0.24m | 5:22PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 5 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
 kJ | 182 | 185 | 125 | 60 | 142 | 129 | 96 | 74 | 53 | 39 | 8 | 28 | 40 | 59 | 136 | 123 | 101 | 49 | 25 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | NE 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 8 | 71 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | — | 13 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 8 | — | 6 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 15 | 21 | 14 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 118 | 166 | 24 | 144 | 123 | 175 | 899 | 0 | 1380 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 123 |
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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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