The Wash Right Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at The Wash Right over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the south, so it’s picking up a nice long-period SSW groundswell that’s going to set up some proper waves. The water’s sittin’ at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

The pick of the whole outlook is Monday morning, September 7th. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the SSW, with a 14-second period and a combined energy of 795 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-off from the east at only 3 mph, which is gonna leave the surface glassy. This is the kind of morning where you just don’t want to be anywhere else. The waves will have good shape, but keep in mind a long-period swell like this can break a bit straight on a beach break – at a reef like The Wash Right, it’ll be lined up and offering some proper rides. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Tuesday morning, September 8th, is another standout. Clean, glassy conditions with an ENE wind at 3 mph, and the swell has dropped a touch to 3ft from the SSW, but the period is still a solid 13 seconds. The energy is moderate at 669. It’s not as punchy as Monday, but for a quieter, cleaner session, it’s a beauty.

The first week overall is pretty consistent. Thursday morning, September 10th, is glassy again with a 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and 907 combined energy. That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell, so expect some real push. Friday morning, September 11th, is dead calm with no wind, glassy as a mirror, and a 4ft SSW swell at 15 seconds – a dream start to the day.

Now, the second week has some real promise, but it’s a bit further out. Wednesday morning, September 16th, is looking excellent for experienced surfers. The swell hits 5ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 1029 (strong). The wind is glassy from the ESE at 3 mph. That’s a solid, powerful wave. At 5ft, it’s getting up there, so it’s not for beginners, but for anyone who knows what they’re doing, it’s a ripper.

Then, Sunday morning, September 20th, is a real standout. The swell is 4ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 19 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 1317 (strong). There’s no wind at all – dead calm, glassy conditions. This is a true groundswell, and at a reef, those long-period lines will be some of the best waves of the whole forecast. The only thing is, it’s a bit over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Monday morning, September 21st, also has a strong 4ft SW swell, with a 17-second period and 1130 combined energy, but the wind is a light cross-shore, so it’s not quite as clean as the Sunday session.

There’s no gap at the start – the surf is on from day one. The afternoons tend to get a bit onshore and messy, so mornings are the go. Overall, the consistency is there, and the long-period swells are really gonna juice up the reef. The absolute best bets are Monday Sep 7th morning and Sunday Sep 20th morning.

Rusty.

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