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Willawahs surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
26.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 0.7m 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 | 8AM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Willawahs over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | |
69 | 129 | 107 | 58 | 66 | 56 | 44 | 62 | 64 | 160 | 88 | 113 | 191 | 196 | 181 | 116 | 257 | 234 | 305 | 279 | 283 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 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 | 10:08PM1.22m | 10:30AM0.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:44AM0.04m | 4:20PM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — |
 | 7:45 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 |
5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
 kJ | 14 | 129 | 107 | 54 | 66 | 56 | 44 | 62 | 64 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 8 | N 8 | E 15 |
| kJ | 20 | 62 | 47 | 58 | 36 | 33 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 13 | ENE 13 | WNW 3 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NNE 6 | — | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 16 | N 10 | — | — | N 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 28 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 4 | — | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | ENE 3 | E 8 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 69 | 10 | 13 | — | 9 | 16 | — | — | 9 | 160 | 88 | 113 | 191 | 196 | 181 | 116 | 257 | 234 | 305 | 279 | 283 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 345 | 288 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 144 | 198 | 1003 | 942 | 1138 | 783 | 914 | 1341 | 1003 | 942 | 1128 | 1009 | 914 | 1370 |
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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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