Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 10 Feb 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
23.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rush reef in the next 12 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 11th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 11th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 11th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rush reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
NE
1.5
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.9
NNE
1.6
ENE
0.8
NNE
1.5
E
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.9
SE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)13121212111111117795966667788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)936657455303177965831664711913090156165172225362286250202
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
S
10
W
20
SW
25
W
20
WNW
15
W
5
E
20
E
25
E
35
E
30
E
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
S
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscrossoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:58AM
0.85
2:53PM
0.59
3:52AM
0.87
3:50PM
0.60
4:42AM
0.90
4:43PM
0.63
5:27AM
0.94
5:31PM
0.67
6:08AM
0.97
6:17PM
0.73
6:48AM
1.00
7:00PM
0.79
7:27AM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:00PM
0.21
9:32AM
0.32
8:52PM
0.21
10:25AM
0.31
9:45PM
0.20
11:13AM
0.29
10:35PM
0.18
11:55AM
0.26
11:23PM
0.16
12:34PM
0.23
12:10AM
0.14
1:11PM
0.19
12:56AM
0.13
Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise--6:46--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:41
Sunset5:55--5:57--5:58--5:58--5:59--6:00--6:00--
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
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cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
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mod rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-------12231-----1166
Temp. °C202021212122212120202120202122222223242422
Feels °C (?)201920201919182021181815151617171820222422
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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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