Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 04 Apr 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
23.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rush reef this week:

The surf forecast for Rush reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rush reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 9th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 9th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 9th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
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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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
E
2.5
E
2.5
E
2.3
E
2.2
E
2
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.8
ENE
2.1
NE
2.5
NE
4
NE
3
NE
3
NE
3
NE
3
NE
3
NE
3.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)9999999998868910101010111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8421039102189383067554145533532027127159311123210203318981924214321722218
Wind
(km/h)
35
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
30
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
NE
40
ENE
45
ENE
50
ENE
45
ENE
35
NNE
25
E
30
ENE
40
NE
35
ENE
45
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:58AM
0.75
10:25PM
0.98
10:38AM
0.70
11:07PM
0.95
11:19AM
0.66
11:52PM
0.91
12:04PM
0.63
12:40AM
0.88
12:53PM
0.61
1:31AM
0.86
1:48PM
0.61
2:23AM
0.85
2:47PM
0.63
3:16AM
0.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:49PM
0.14
4:54AM
0.19
4:28PM
0.16
5:41AM
0.22
5:09PM
0.19
6:30AM
0.25
5:54PM
0.22
7:23AM
0.28
6:44PM
0.25
8:17AM
0.30
7:39PM
0.27
9:09AM
0.30
8:38PM
0.28
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sunrise6:56--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:48--
Sunset-7:25--7:25--7:27--7:27--7:28--7:28--7:29-
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
1--------2--1623----2
Temp. °C222222232323222323232322222121222322222222
Feels °C (?)191919202122222322222218171413192119181918
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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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