Rush reef surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 May 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
27.1° 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 21st May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Mon
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
200
295
295
309
284
256
394
306
286
318
291
256
206
243
196
191
181
181
204
210
204
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
E
25
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
25
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
10:06PM1.21m
10:27AM0.77m
11:03PM1.18m
11:28AM0.77m
00:01AM1.12m
12:31PM0.78m
1:00AM1.06m
1:36PM0.80m
1:58AM0.99m
2:40PM0.84m
2:55AM0.92m
3:41PM0.87m
3:50AM0.85m
4:36PM0.91m
Low Tide
4:43AM0.06m
4:18PM0.00m
5:41AM0.08m
5:19PM0.05m
6:39AM0.10m
6:24PM0.11m
7:36AM0.12m
7:32PM0.16m
8:30AM0.13m
8:40PM0.21m
9:20AM0.14m
9:46PM0.23m
10:05AM0.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:49
7:49
7:50
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
1
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
25
25
25
25
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
25
25
26
24
24
24
24
26
26
25
26
25
26
27
26
26
25
27
26
25
27
25
24
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
Energy kJ
4
3
3
2
284
256
306
286
256
3
3
5
2
2
7
5
5
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
4
4
4
4
1
1
3
3
6
6
5
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
15
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
200
295
295
309
394
318
291
206
243
196
191
181
181
204
210
204
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
824
786
1347
985
118
1347
436
118
1018
118
118
973
485
855
1340
524
839
982
558
899
976
Best forecast wave conditions in Great Abaco - Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
5
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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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