Reef
both
Level 6/10

Tilloo Cut

Abaco, Bahamas
🦈Sharks🌀Strong rips🏝️Remote

Tilloo Cut is an Abaco adventure wave—a reef break that acts as a swell magnet for E swells in an uninhabited area. Boat access is required, adding to the expedition feel. For surfers seeking true Caribbean adventure surfing.

Tilloo Cut surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
10
Poor
0.8m@8s
14km/h
Mon21
15
Poor
0.7m@8s
20km/h
Tue22
30
Poor
0.6m@9s
9km/h
Wed23
27
Poor
0.6m@8s
8km/h
Thu24
24
Poor
0.6m@8s
11km/h
Fri25
42
Poor
1.0m@13s
5km/h
Sat26
25
Poor
1.2m@12s
13km/h
Sun27
0
Poor
0.9m@11s
15km/h
Mon28
0
Poor
0.7m@10s
18km/h
Tue29
33
Poor
1.0m@14s
19km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 8 km/h · PM 8 km/h · Tide at 3pm (0.7m)
Swell
0.8m
E(95°)
Score: 2/25
Period
8s
Short period / windswell
Score: 2/25
Wind
14km/h
SE(130°)
Score: 2/25
Weather
27°C
0.0mm96%
First light 6:25amSunrise 6:55amSunset 7:06pmLast light 7:36pm
Secondary0.1mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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0°45°90°135°180°225°270°315°NESW
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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 1:25–5:36pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.6–1.5m
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2m1.0
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swell
windkm/h
8g12
8g8
22g22
8g8
7g10
15g19
26g29
21g24
15g16
15g16
13g16
12g16
10g11
5g7
6g4
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17g26
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11g13
tidem
2:30am0.5m
8:30am0.1m
3:30pm0.7m
10:00pm0.2m
3:30am0.5m
9:30am0.1m
4:15pm0.7m
4:30am0.6m
10:22am0.0m
5:03pm0.8m
5:07am0.6m
11:15am0.0m
5:38pm0.8m
5:52am0.7m
12:03pm0.0m
6:23pm0.8m
6:42am0.8m
12:48pm0.0m
7:02pm0.8m
1:06am0.1m
7:19am0.9m
1:36pm0.0m
7:45pm0.8m
1:42am0.1m
8:05am1.0m
2:24pm0.0m
8:24pm0.8m
2:24am0.0m
8:53am1.0m
3:13pm0.0m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:30 am
High tide - 0.50m
8:30 am
Low tide - 0.08m
3:30 pm
High tide - 0.74m
10:00 pm
Low tide - 0.19m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

10
Poor
Components
Swell Direction21/25
Swell Size2/25
Swell Period2/25
Wind2/25
Raw Score27/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+3
💨 Gusty Wind-4
⚠️ Weak Component-5
📉 Undersized Swell-11
🚫 Undersized Capmax 30
Adjusted Score10/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score10
🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Direction range
60° - 120°
Size range
1.2m - 2.5m
Ideal size
1.8m - 2.2m
Height multiplier
1.03×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
W (270°)
Offshore range
240° - 300°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.6m - 1.5m

Water temp

26°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

1/10

Access: Abaco. Boat access required. Adventure surf.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Tilloo Cut?

The Tilloo Cut profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Tilloo Cut?

The Tilloo Cut profile uses wind from W (270°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 240° to 300°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Tilloo Cut?

The Tilloo Cut scoring profile favors swell from E (60° to 120°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Tilloo Cut?

The main season at Tilloo Cut is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Swell magnet on E swells. Trades in summer, uninhabited, adventure required.

How do I get to Tilloo Cut?

The spot profile lists MHH as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 60 minutes. A boat transfer is also required. The profile estimates $75 USD; confirm the current price and departure point with an operator. Abaco. Boat access required. Adventure surf.

What kind of wave is Tilloo Cut?

Tilloo Cut is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 6/10.

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Sep, Oct

Swell magnet on E swells. Trades in summer, uninhabited, adventure required.

Getting There

Airport
MHH
Drive time
60 min
Boat required
$75
Data quality
verified

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