The Wash Right Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. This is for The Wash Right, and it looks like we’ve got a solid build-up of swell over the next couple weeks, with some real standouts if you can time the tide and wind right.

Right out of the gate, we start with Monday morning (24 August). It’s not big—only about 3ft from the SW on a long 17-second period, so that’s proper groundswell rolling in. The water is sitting at a warm 89° which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Energy is moderate at (609) and with a light cross-off breeze from the NNW, the surface is clean. Conditions are looking good, but this is just the warm-up.

Monday afternoon gets wrecked by a strong 25 mph SE wind and risk of storms—total write-off.

Tuesday morning (25 August) backs off a bit to 2ft, still that long 16-second period from the SW, energy dropping to (310). Very light NNW wind, clean, but it’s on the small side. Good for a longboard or a learner session.

Wednesday (26 August) is small again, and the wind starts to turn onshore by afternoon—nothing to get excited about.

Thursday (27 August) hangs in with about 2ft from the SW, but the period jumps to 18 seconds. Energy is up to (601) in the morning. Light SE breeze keeps it mostly cross-shore but with a bit of texture. It’s marginal but could still be fun on the right tide.

Now, here’s your first real standout: Friday morning (28 August). The swell kicks to 4ft from the SSW, period still a solid 17 seconds, and combined energy jumps to (1110)—that’s moderate-to-strong energy. The wind goes glassy, flat calm from the NW. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. The swell is pushing 4ft, so it’s not too big, but with that long period, it will have some punch. The Wash Right is a reef setup, so that long-period SSW groundswell will wrap in nicely and give you lined-up, powerful waves. If you’re an intermediate or better, this is the call for the first half of the forecast.

Saturday morning (29 August) is also a beauty: about 5ft from the SW, 16-second period, and (1798) energy—strong wave energy. Glassy calm winds again. That size is getting into expert territory at 5ft, especially on a reef. For the experienced crew, this is top shelf.

Sunday morning (30 August) still has about 4ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, energy at (851). Cross-off breeze from the E keeps it clean. Very good.

Monday (31 August) and Tuesday (1 September) drop back under 3ft with onshore winds—not worth it.

Second standout in the second week: Wednesday morning (2 September) brings back some glassy conditions with about 3ft from the SW, 16-second period, energy (755). Clean and fun.

But the real standout of the second week lands on Thursday morning (3 September). Swell builds to about 5ft from the SW with a 19-second period—that’s a very long-period groundswell, maximum energy (1553). Winds are glassy from the NE. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The long period will make it powerful, and on a reef like The Wash Right, you’ll get some real runners. This is one to circle on the calendar.

Friday morning (4 September) is also excellent: about 6ft from the SSW, 17 seconds, and energy cranks to (2288)—strong. Glassy. But that 6ft on a reef is expert-only territory.

Saturday morning (5 September) is another glassy morning with about 6ft SSW, 16 seconds, energy (1454). Again, for experts only.

After that, the surf slowly backs off through the end of the window, with Sunday (6 September) and Monday (7 September) still holding about 4ft and 4ft, and glassy or light winds on Sunday—good conditions for the more moderate surfer.

Crowds: The Wash Right is exposed to the swell and can get crowded sometimes, especially on the standout days with clean conditions. Get out early.

Bottom line: Friday 28 August and Thursday 3 September mornings are your two true standouts. Glassy, long-period groundswell, moderate-to-strong energy. Get on it.

Rusty.

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