Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 20 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
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rush reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Rush reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 23rd Dec)10ft (3.0m) 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 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
0.9
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.4
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.1
NE
1.4
E
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
E
1.7
ENE
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)99912111067999999988881211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25822022423730319124356115341177699318477417332383252213181285183
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
15
ENE
15
E
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
40
NE
45
ENE
40
ENE
35
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NE
35
NE
30
ENE
20
E
15
E
15
E
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:52PM
0.65
8:23AM
1.01
8:34PM
0.67
9:02AM
1.00
9:18PM
0.69
9:40AM
0.99
10:03PM
0.71
10:19AM
0.97
10:50PM
0.75
11:00AM
0.94
11:40PM
0.79
11:44AM
0.90
12:33AM
0.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:18PM
0.21
1:35AM
0.15
2:59PM
0.21
2:17AM
0.16
3:39PM
0.21
3:01AM
0.19
4:17PM
0.21
3:47AM
0.22
4:55PM
0.20
4:37AM
0.25
5:34PM
0.18
5:33AM
0.27
6:16PM
0.16
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--
Sunset-5:19--5:19--5:20--5:21--5:21--5:22--5:22-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------------2------
Temp. °C232323232222212221212222222121212122222322
Feels °C (?)232424232120151514161820181819161719192121
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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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