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Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 08 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
26.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Thursday (Dec 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 11th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 11th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 16th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue morning, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ESE
0.8
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NE
1.5
NE
1.6
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NNE
0.7
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.8
ESE
1
E
1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)98667111110109998856789106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8279111101200619606377240188763725203186114160177201154
Wind
(km/h)
30
W
25
NNE
35
NE
30
NE
30
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
15
SW
25
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NE
15
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
E
5
NE
20
N
30
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononononglasscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:41PM
0.79
11:08AM
1.06
11:42PM
0.80
12:02PM
0.98
12:44AM
0.82
12:55PM
0.90
1:43AM
0.85
1:47PM
0.82
2:39AM
0.87
2:37PM
0.75
3:30AM
0.90
3:27PM
0.70
4:17AM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:49PM
0.09
4:33AM
0.10
5:42PM
0.12
5:36AM
0.17
6:33PM
0.14
6:41AM
0.23
7:21PM
0.16
7:46AM
0.27
8:06PM
0.17
8:48AM
0.29
8:48PM
0.17
9:46AM
0.29
9:28PM
0.17
10:39AM
0.28
Mon
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:48
Sunset5:15--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:16--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
21222----------32----
Temp. °C252422222222232423222121212323242424232323
Feels °C (?)232418191921232321202020202221242625212020
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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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