Willawahs surf break

Willawahs surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 11 May 2026 EDT
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Willawahs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Willawahs sea temperature is
26.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Willawahs this week:

The surf forecast for Willawahs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Willawahs in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 13th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 13th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat morning).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Mon
18
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
1
1
0
0
1
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)
0.7
SE
6
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.9
N
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
1.3
E
5
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
65
57
57
105
104
85
72
62
70
61
62
127
95
157
121
152
181
170
205
287
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
15
ESE
25
SSW
25
WSW
20
SSW
25
WSW
20
NW
0
NE
15
E
20
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:07AM0.85m
4:53PM0.91m
5:00AM0.85m
5:44PM1.00m
5:54AM0.84m
6:34PM1.09m
6:48AM0.83m
7:26PM1.16m
7:42AM0.82m
8:18PM1.21m
8:36AM0.81m
9:12PM1.23m
9:32AM0.79m
Low Tide
10:06PM0.27m
10:29AM0.15m
11:05PM0.22m
11:13AM0.10m
00:02AM0.16m
11:59AM0.05m
00:59AM0.11m
12:46PM0.00m
1:54AM0.06m
1:36PM-0.03m
2:50AM0.04m
2:28PM-0.04m
3:47AM0.03m
3:22PM-0.03m
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:49
7:49
7:50
1
7
1
2
1
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
27
27
28
28
25
27
29
26
25
25
26
24
24
23
24
24
25
24
24
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
6
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.9
N
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.4
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
43
65
57
14
105
104
85
56
59
70
61
62
11
6
6
7
16
4
5
4
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.7
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
11
0.1
NE
9
0.3
NNE
6
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
19
15
14
20
49
32
47
72
62
43
37
26
11
15
12
3
7
5
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.1
NE
14
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
NE
13
0.2
ENE
13
0.2
ENE
12
0.3
NE
13
0.2
ENE
13
0.3
NE
12
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
11
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
24
23
22
7
14
13
12
28
17
14
28
18
24
2
5
14
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
7
0.5
S
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.2
W
3
0.6
W
3
0.6
W
4
0.7
N
5
0.5
ENE
4
1.1
E
7
1.3
E
5
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
8
Energy kJ
57
6
7
1
7
10
21
7
127
95
157
121
152
181
170
205
287
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
523
766
144
387
288
0
0
144
25
0
942
962
292
942
1128
523
694
998
500
942
1342
Best forecast wave conditions in Great Abaco - Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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Information about the Willawahs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Willawahs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Willawahs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Willawahs 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 (Willawahs) 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 Willawahs 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.

Willawahs is 20 km (12 miles) from 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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