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Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.7° 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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rush reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 51 | 35 | 55 | 414 | 300 | 267 | 188 | 158 | 166 | 141 | 86 | 78 | 54 | 37 | 81 | 2615 | 2708 | 2326 | 2247 | 2245 | 2010 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:46PM 0.72 | 1:32AM 1.04 | 1:51PM 0.70 | 2:38AM 1.01 | 3:01PM 0.71 | 3:45AM 1.00 | 4:10PM 0.74 | 4:47AM 0.99 | 5:13PM 0.79 | 5:43AM 0.98 | 6:08PM 0.85 | 6:33AM 0.96 | 6:57PM 0.91 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:45PM 0.09 | 8:12AM 0.18 | 7:50PM 0.12 | 9:18AM 0.19 | 8:59PM 0.14 | 10:19AM 0.19 | 10:07PM 0.14 | 11:14AM 0.18 | 11:11PM 0.14 | 12:02PM 0.16 | 12:09AM 0.14 | 12:45PM 0.14 | 1:02AM 0.13 | ||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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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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