Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 EDT
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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
25.7° 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 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 12th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rush reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
6
0.6
NE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.6
SE
6
0.5
NE
9
0.4
ENE
9
1
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
42
38
24
15
23
21
40
48
36
39
33
41
32
60
61
54
54
65
65
41
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
ENE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SW
20
S
15
SW
5
WNW
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:39AM0.63m
00:06AM0.90m
12:28PM0.63m
00:51AM0.88m
1:20PM0.64m
1:37AM0.87m
2:15PM0.68m
2:25AM0.86m
3:08PM0.74m
3:14AM0.85m
4:00PM0.81m
4:05AM0.85m
4:51PM0.90m
4:57AM0.84m
Low Tide
5:22PM0.23m
6:51AM0.26m
6:11PM0.27m
7:38AM0.27m
7:05PM0.29m
8:22AM0.26m
8:03PM0.31m
9:04AM0.24m
9:03PM0.30m
9:46AM0.20m
10:04PM0.27m
10:27AM0.16m
11:02PM0.23m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:26
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
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7:42
7:43
7:43
7:44
7:44
7:45
7:45
Temp °C
25
26
25
25
26
26
26
27
26
25
26
25
24
25
25
26
28
27
26
26
25
29
29
27
27
28
29
27
29
29
26
28
27
24
25
26
27
28
28
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
6
0.6
NE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
NE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.8
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
ESE
7
Energy kJ
20
42
38
24
15
7
21
40
48
36
39
28
41
32
20
18
54
54
65
65
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ENE
10
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ESE
10
Energy kJ
19
17
11
8
11
8
8
18
21
16
8
10
13
14
28
28
18
24
15
15
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.3
ENE
6
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSE
3
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ENE
9
Energy kJ
7
3
8
9
9
23
7
3
4
6
2
7
15
6
11
6
26
14
23
22
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
2
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.6
SE
6
0.7
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
1
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.4
SW
4
0.5
S
3
0.5
S
4
0.3
SW
4
Energy kJ
1
3
2
2
33
17
18
60
61
4
5
7
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
123
123
377
139
139
547
175
1
130
956
130
469
529
1142
346
313
123
822
899
130
469
Best forecast wave conditions in Great Abaco - Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
9
8
8
9
6
5
5
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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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