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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Rush Reef
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 26° 30.791' N |
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The spot breaks in Elbow Cay in the Abacos. It sits directly in front of the Elbow Cay Restaraunt, but DistanceSurf trip WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access? Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityTotally Epic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Good day lengthExceptional (>500m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide position
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Dangers
- Urchins
- Sharks
Additional Information
This wave goes off and rarely is surfed. There are a few people that work in the restaurants that surf, but it's mainly visitors. When there's a swell, it is better than Garbonzo(considered the premier spot).
Atmosphere
Not crowded and no localism. Just don't act like an idiot when you're in the water.
General
This little Island is one of the easiest and best surf trips off the Florida Coast.
Author: T-Rex Contributors (2)
Comments
By MystoSurf@yahoo.com , 22-01-2006
Some Truthful Insight to Rush Reef - I lived in Elbow Cay for almost three years, and loved surfing Rush Reef (the spot now referred to that is out front of the Abaco Inn). It definitely is one of my favorite spots to surf, but one thing is for sure, this is NOT a world class break. I've surfed world class breaks, and although this is a very good wave, you can't say it's a five star rated spot. It's possibly a four star, but I would more likely call it a three star rated wave (on average). Secondly, in all the times I've surfed there, I have never once seen a shark in the water while surfing, though I did have a 6' shark tail me all the way in from the reef after I spear-fished a grouper. You can bet your last dollar you'll see them if you're spear fishing, but not likely if you're just surfing. Compared to many other breaks in the Bahamas, sharks don't really frequent this spot like I've seen in other places off James Point, Walkers Cay and Hole-in-the-Wall. Enjoy!
By anonymous , 27-10-2005
- so guys, I guess you have a pretty good season with cyclones goin' around. prety busy time. I wish you get barreled as much as your fat arse can go !
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By Travis KNewstep , 01-10-2007
going in november - Is there any info about rush reef in Mid November. I will be there and I think that late hurricanes, and early winter storms might help out with swell