The Wash Right Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for The Wash Right. This is the only spot that’s doing anything for us in the next 16 days, so let’s make it count.

The forecast kicks off on Saturday the 11th of July, but honestly, it’s a bit of a messy start. The swell is there at 4ft coming from the SSW with a long 16-second period, and the combined wave energy is moderate at 851. But it’s a cross-shore wind and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 88°, which is a couple of degrees above average for this time of year. Still, the conditions are just marginal, not worth paddling out for.

Sunday the 12th is a write-off: onshore winds, chop, and poor surf. Monday the 13th is no better with a fresh cross-shore breeze and lumpy junk. We’re waiting for a real window.

Now, Tuesday morning the 14th of July is where it gets interesting. The swell drops a bit to 3ft, but the wind goes glassy, dead calm from the NE. That’s a major positive. The swell is still from the SSW with a 13-second period, and the energy is moderate at 567. It’s clean, it’s small, but it’s surfable. A good morning for a log.

The real standout is shaping up for Wednesday morning the 15th of July. The swell bumps back up to 4ft from the SSE, period is a punchy 9 seconds, and we’ve got light offshore wind from the ESE. The water is clean, the energy is 606. That’s a proper session. The optimum swell direction for this reef is from the S, and we’re getting close to that with the SSE. This is the best on offer in the first week.

Thursday the 16th is a mixed bag with some cross-shore wind and a bit of a storm risk, and Friday the 17th morning looks glassy again with 4ft of SSW swell, but shorter period. Worth a look for a quiet, clean paddle.

The second week gets a bit more promising. Monday the 20th of July has a consistent 4ft SW swell with 16 seconds, but it’s a cross-shore breeze. The energy is getting stronger at 1008. Not a standout, but not bad.

The absolute highlight of the whole run is Saturday the 25th of July. Saturday morning we’ve got glassy conditions, a 4ft SW swell with a very long 21-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1930. That’s strong wave energy. The water will be clean, the sets will be long and powerful. This is a reef break, so that long period is going to produce some proper lines. For experienced surfers, this is the one to circle on the calendar. Sunday the 26th of July morning sees the swell jump to 8ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, and energy at 2936, but it’s a cross-shore with a fresh breeze and lumpy chop. That’s expert territory, but the wind may spoil it.

The Wash Right is a fairly consistent reef, and while it’s not always pumping, when it lines up with a clean window, it delivers. Crowds are possible here, so if you want a peak to yourself, stick to the early mornings.

Rusty.

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