Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

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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
26.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rush reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Rush reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
8
1.3
E
5
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
9
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
62
60
77
101
169
149
153
157
223
151
194
176
283
297
252
258
245
215
212
180
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
20
E
20
E
30
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
30
ESE
25
E
25
E
30
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
SE
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:23PM1.16m
7:38AM0.80m
8:16PM1.20m
8:33AM0.79m
9:10PM1.22m
9:29AM0.78m
10:06PM1.21m
10:27AM0.77m
11:03PM1.18m
11:28AM0.77m
00:01AM1.12m
12:31PM0.78m
1:00AM1.06m
Low Tide
12:42PM0.01m
1:52AM0.08m
1:32PM-0.02m
2:49AM0.05m
2:24PM-0.03m
3:46AM0.05m
3:19PM-0.02m
4:43AM0.06m
4:18PM0.00m
5:41AM0.08m
5:19PM0.05m
6:39AM0.10m
6:24PM0.11m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:49
7:49
7:50
7:50
7
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
25
26
25
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
27
26
25
24
24
26
25
27
25
25
26
24
25
26
25
24
24
24
26
28
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
N
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
9
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
Energy kJ
59
62
60
15
3
11
11
7
3
3
2
4
3
2
1
252
258
245
215
212
180
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
N
7
0.2
ENE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
12
7
15
1
13
5
4
4
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
14
0.2
ENE
13
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
11
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
18
18
4
7
6
6
2
2
4
3
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
E
4
1.3
E
5
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
9
Energy kJ
2
10
77
101
169
149
153
157
223
151
194
176
283
297
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
123
130
979
899
1158
985
925
1340
979
925
1348
985
786
1722
558
604
1760
481
118
879
337
Best forecast wave conditions in Great Abaco - Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
8
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
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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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