Surf Forecasts:
Rush reef surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with 335 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rush reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rush reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rush reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 271 | 248 | 243 | 93 | 66 | 128 | 33 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 65 | 62 | 51 | 34 | 51 | 48 | 64 | 119 | 200 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:13PM0.99m | 00:21AM0.74m | 1:11PM1.00m | 1:20AM0.71m | 2:14PM1.00m | 2:25AM0.69m | 3:21PM1.01m | 3:35AM0.70m | 4:26PM1.03m | 4:43AM0.74m | 5:26PM1.05m | 5:45AM0.80m | 6:22PM1.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:41PM0.21m | 6:26AM0.10m | 7:45PM0.22m | 7:24AM0.11m | 8:52PM0.22m | 8:29AM0.11m | 9:58PM0.21m | 9:36AM0.10m | 10:59PM0.19m | 10:42AM0.08m | 11:54PM0.16m | 11:44AM0.07m | 00:43AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | 3 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | — | E 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 271 | 248 | 243 | 80 | 66 | — | 33 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 65 | 62 | 51 | 34 | 51 | 48 | 64 | 119 | 200 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | SSW 4 | NE 9 | NNE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | 51 | — | — | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 64 | 62 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | N 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 6 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | ESE 8 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 93 | — | 128 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 118 | 118 | 337 | 322 | 824 | 375 | 375 | 604 | 469 | 567 | 139 | 608 | 1 | 1 | 911 | 123 | 3 | 123 | 0 | 24 |
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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.
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