The Wash Right Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good look at what’s shaping up for The Wash Right over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off on Wednesday, 22 July, and the water is sitting at a warm 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The surf is small, so we’re starting with a wait. The first real session to eye is Thursday morning, the 23rd. It’s small, only 2ft from the SW, but the wind is glassy out of the east, and the combined energy (335) is weak. It’ll be a clean little wave for a log, nothing to write home about.

Friday morning, the 24th, is where things start to get interesting. The swell is still 2ft from the SW, but the period jumps to 24 seconds – that’s some proper long-period groundswell pushing in. Combined energy jumps to 726 (moderate), and with a light east cross-off breeze, it’s going to be clean. This is a standout window for the experienced surfer who knows how to handle a long-period reef wave that can pitch a bit.

Saturday morning, the 25th, sees the swell bump up to 4ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-shore from the ESE, so it’s not as clean. The combined energy (1271) is moderate, but it’s not the best of the run.

Sunday morning, the 26th, is another highlight. We’ve got 5ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze from the east. Combined energy is strong (2045), and the waves will be clean and powerful. This is for experienced surfers – the size is getting up there, and the reef won’t forgive mistakes.

Riding into the next week, Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th hold size, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, keeping things a bit messy. On Tuesday morning, the 28th, we hit 7ft from the SSW, but it’s with a 12 mph cross-off breeze, so it’s clean, but that’s big – only for experts. Combined energy (2684) is very strong.

The real standout for the whole forecast lands on Thursday morning, the 30th. We’ve got 7ft from the WSW, period 12 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze from the east. Combined energy (1945) is strong, and the conditions are clean. This is a proper session for the experienced crew.

Friday morning, the 31st, is a glassy morning with 4ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds. Combined energy (809) is moderate. It’s a nice little clean-up day after the bigger stuff.

The first week of August sees the swell drop back. Mornings on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th all offer small, clean windows with 2ft to 3ft and glassy or offshore winds. These are small-wave days for the patient. The combined energy is weak (322 to 424). The afternoon winds on the 4th and 6th kill it.

Best on offer: Friday morning, 24th July for the clean, long-period groundswell, and Thursday morning, 30th July for the bigger, clean, powerful surf. Both are for experienced surfers. The Wash Right is a reef, and with these longer-period swells, it’ll hold shape well. Crowds are a possibility here, so keep that in mind.

Until next time, keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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