
Surf Forecasts:
The Wash Right surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 21s period, SSW swell with 2,092 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wash Right this week:
The surf forecast for The Wash Right over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Wash Right in the next 16 days are 1.5m 21s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wash Right over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming down the line for this spot.
We’ve got a slow start with not much to write home about through Friday morning, but hold tight – this forecast builds into a proper run of solid, clean swell. The water is sitting at 88°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the feel is a bit tropical.
Friday morning, 17 July, is just a warm-up with a small 2ft SSW swell at 12 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off from the east, so the surface will be clean, but the energy is weak (355). It’s a start, but nothing to get excited about.
Saturday morning, 18 July, is where things get interesting. The swell drops a bit to 2ft, but the period jumps to 19 seconds and the wind goes glassy from the NNW. That’s a long-period groundswell, and combined energy is moderate (429). It’s small, but with those conditions, The Wash Right will be a fun little reef. Just be aware that with such a long period, the sets will be spaced out.
Sunday morning, 19 July, is the first real standout. A 4ft SW swell at 17 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze from the NNW. The wave energy is climbing (978) and the surf is expected to be very good. This is a session to pencil in.
Monday morning, 20 July, keeps the momentum. Another 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds, glassy conditions with an ENE breeze, and strong energy (982). The surf will be clean and punchy. Again, very good.
Tuesday morning, 21 July, is similar – 4ft SW at 15 seconds, cross-off NW wind, clean (643). Still very good, but the size is backing off slightly.
Wednesday morning, 22 July, is a gem. Only 3ft, but 14-second period and dead calm – glassy as it gets. Energy is moderate (532). Perfect for a smooth, playful session on the reef.
Now, if you’re after the best of the best, look to Saturday morning, 25 July. A 4ft SW swell with a 20-second period, glassy conditions from the east, and the combined energy hits a strong 1222. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The period is very long, so expect long waits between sets, but the shape will be top-notch.
Sunday afternoon, 26 July, is also worth a mention. The swell pushes to 5ft from the SW at 18 seconds, with glassy conditions and a huge energy reading (1952). This is excellent, but at 5ft it’s getting into the zone where it’s better for experienced crew. The morning is marginal due to cross-shore wind.
Monday morning, 27 July, is another banger – 6ft SW at 19 seconds, glassy, with energy at 2632. This is a strong, powerful swell. For experienced surfers only at this size.
Tuesday morning, 28 July, sees the swell peak at 7ft from the SSW, 17-second period, glassy, energy at 2396. This is big, powerful, and clean – but only for experts. The reef will be handling a lot of water.
After that, the trend drops off. By Thursday morning, 30 July, we’re back to 4ft with cross-shore wind and lower energy (1011). The run ends with poor conditions and strong winds into August.
So, the standout is Saturday morning, 25 July – that sweet spot of glassy, long-period groundswell, and manageable size. Sunday afternoon, 26 July, is also excellent if you’re experienced. The later part of the month (27th-29th) has big, powerful swell for the crew who can handle it, but it’s not for everyone.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 19 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 24 |
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85 | 432 | 181 | 91 | 459 | 648 | 258 | 661 | 813 | 793 | 675 | 543 | 612 | 471 | 288 | 203 | 289 | 194 | 154 | 563 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:00PM0.55m | 1:26PM0.55m | 10:09PM0.47m | 1:32PM0.54m | 10:38AM0.54m | 9:46AM0.59m | 9:51AM0.62m | 5:27PM0.52m | 10:02AM0.63m | 6:12PM0.54m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.47m | 5:59AM0.31m | 8:11PM0.46m | 4:59AM0.39m | 1:29AM0.37m | 1:20AM0.30m | 1:38AM0.24m | 3:18PM0.52m | 1:56AM0.19m | 3:03PM0.51m | 2:15AM0.15m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 18 | S 11 | WSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 |
74 | 432 | 118 | 61 | 459 | 648 | 233 | 661 | 813 | 793 | 675 | 543 | 612 | 471 | 150 | 139 | 289 | 194 | 154 | 237 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 19 | S 11 | S 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | S 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
82 | 125 | 181 | 59 | 276 | 122 | 121 | 92 | 57 | 217 | 99 | 52 | 61 | 42 | 288 | 203 | 200 | 138 | 138 | 298 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 14 | SW 9 | S 12 | SW 15 | S 8 | S 12 | WSW 8 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 9 | SW 24 |
85 | 70 | 130 | 91 | 88 | 190 | 258 | 60 | 136 | 40 | 53 | 23 | 90 | 87 | 113 | 106 | 103 | 98 | 53 | 563 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 11 | 10 | — | 7 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 4 | 0 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 354 | 0 | 0 | 890 | 0 | 0 | 354 | 63 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 354 | 0 |
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Information about the The Wash Right Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Wash Right provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Wash Right can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Wash Right surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Wash Right) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Wash Right may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
The Wash Right is 93 km (58 miles) from Tecoman. If you plan a holiday in Michoacan, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tecoman. Tecoman has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










