Willawaby
Willawaby is an Abaco reef break that can hold good size when winter N swells arrive. The wave offers both lefts and rights, providing options depending on conditions. Part of the Abacos surf zone that sees consistent winter swell activity.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 20°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Abaco. Can hold solid winter swells.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Willawaby?
Willawaby is a reef break in Abaco, Bahamas, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Willawaby?
Willawaby picks up swell from the NW round to the NNE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the N. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.6m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Willawaby?
An E wind is dead offshore at Willawaby, and anything from the ENE round to the ESE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Willawaby?
Willawaby is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.6m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Willawaby?
The most reliable run of swell at Willawaby comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Can hold good size on winter N swells.
How cold is the water at Willawaby?
The water at Willawaby averages around 26°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Willawaby good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Can hold good size on winter N swells.
How do I get to Willawaby?
The nearest airport on our list is MHH, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive. Abaco. Can hold solid winter swells.
What other surf spots are near Willawaby?
The closest breaks we track are Garbanzos (2.5 km), Indigo's (5.0 km) and Tilloo Cut (19 km), handy when Willawaby isn't working. We track 4 spots around Abaco in total.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Can hold good size on winter N swells.
Getting There
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