Willawahs surf break

Willawahs surfForecast / Great Abaco / Bahamas

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 01 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
25.2° C
(Which is 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 Friday (May 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 1st May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 5th 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 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
12
0.9
NE
11
0.8
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.8
NNW
6
0.9
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
1.5
NE
8
0.8
ENE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
112
194
127
96
88
52
50
35
42
77
147
248
71
105
67
72
54
32
43
24
23
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
WSW
25
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
N
25
NE
25
E
5
E
15
E
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
SE
5
WSW
5
E
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
WSW
25
SSW
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
8:13AM0.75m
8:38PM1.02m
8:52AM0.72m
9:17PM1.01m
9:32AM0.69m
9:58PM0.99m
10:12AM0.67m
10:39PM0.97m
10:54AM0.65m
11:22PM0.94m
11:39AM0.64m
00:06AM0.91m
12:28PM0.64m
00:51AM0.89m
Low Tide
2:00PM0.12m
3:05AM0.16m
2:37PM0.13m
3:48AM0.17m
3:16PM0.14m
4:31AM0.18m
3:56PM0.16m
5:16AM0.21m
4:38PM0.19m
6:02AM0.23m
5:23PM0.22m
6:50AM0.25m
6:12PM0.26m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:30
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:26
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7:39
7:40
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:43
7:44
1
15
7
Temp °C
25
25
25
25
26
26
24
24
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
25
26
25
26
26
25
26
27
24
25
26
26
25
20
26
25
25
27
27
27
26
29
27
26
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
9
0.9
NE
11
0.8
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.6
SSE
4
0.5
NE
8
0.8
NNW
6
0.9
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
1.5
NE
8
0.8
ENE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
65
194
127
96
88
52
15
35
42
77
147
248
71
105
67
72
54
32
43
18
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
12
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SE
5
0.3
ESE
8
0.6
NE
9
0.4
SE
4
0.5
NE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
112
4
7
6
6
13
50
5
35
26
31
22
47
26
18
18
18
18
18
18
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
NW
4
0.1
NW
4
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.6
N
7
0.1
NE
11
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
NE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
N
8
0.4
NE
10
0.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
4
4
1
1
6
13
13
13
31
42
8
40
5
7
4
8
8
1
24
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.5
S
3
0.8
S
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.8
S
4
0.6
N
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.6
SW
4
0.3
SW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SSW
3
Energy kJ
7
4
5
22
14
20
13
28
8
1
3
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
166
152
0
166
144
862
914
0
917
0
0
0
179
23
1138
324
144
161
808
Best forecast wave conditions in Great Abaco - Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
5
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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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