
Surf Forecasts:
The Wash Right surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,705 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wash Right over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about The Wash Right. It’s a reef break, open to south swell, and it’s a pretty consistent spot. Water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
The action starts on Tuesday, July 21st, but it’s a bit of a tease. Tuesday morning it’s glassy with a 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and combined energy of 745 (moderate). That’s a clean, fun wave. But by Tuesday afternoon the wind goes cross-on and it gets choppy, so that morning window is the only one.
Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is another glassy one, with 3ft SW swell and 504 combined energy. Nice and clean. But again, the afternoons get chopped up by cross-on wind. Early bird gets the worm.
Thursday the 23rd is a mess – cross-shore wind and only 2ft to 3ft waves. Friday the 24th is small, 2ft, but the period hits 24 seconds in the morning. That’s a very long period groundswell – heaps of energy and shape, but it can be a bit straight at beach breaks. On a reef though, it’s a good thing. Combined energy is 729 (moderate), and the wind is light. It’s a session for the patient surfer.
The first real standout is Saturday, July 25th. The morning has 4ft SW swell with a 20-second period and combined energy of 1254 (strong). The wind is light cross-shore. It’s not perfect, but it’s the first big pulse. The afternoon jumps to 5ft with 2232 combined energy (strong), but the cross-on wind spoils it. Still, the morning is a solid call.
Sunday, July 26th morning is the big one. Glassy conditions, 5ft SW swell, 18-second period, and combined energy of 1812 (strong). That’s excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s too big for beginners. The afternoon goes cross-on again, so get out early.
Into the second week, Monday July 27th has 5ft to 6ft SSW swell with strong energy (over 2000), but cross-shore and cross-on winds keep it messy. Tuesday July 28th sees the biggest swell of the run: 7ft to 7ft SSW swell, combined energy around 2400 (very strong). That’s expert-only territory. The morning is cross-shore with a 15 km/h ESE breeze, which won’t help. The afternoon is choppy with onshore wind.
Wednesday, July 29th morning is another standout. Clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze, 6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and 1727 combined energy. That’s a serious session for experienced surfers. The wind is light and clean, which is rare at this size.
Thursday July 30th morning is glassy with 5ft SSW swell and 1372 combined energy – clean and solid. After that, the swell drops off. The end of July and start of August shows smaller waves, down to 2ft by August 3rd. The last decent window is Saturday August 1st morning, with 5ft SSW swell and glassy winds, combined energy of 892 (moderate). After that, it’s pretty quiet until August 5th, when a small 2ft SW swell shows up with clean cross-offshore wind.
Crowds are possible here – it’s marked as ‘sometimes’ busy, so expect company on the good days.
Best of the best: Sunday July 26th morning and Wednesday July 29th morning – both for experienced surfers. Beginners, stick to the smaller, glassy mornings around July 21st or August 1st.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
743 | 614 | 478 | 363 | 288 | 288 | 246 | 191 | 175 | 563 | 563 | 476 | 2092 | 918 | 1845 | 1702 | 1536 | 1415 | 1777 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:46AM0.59m | 9:51AM0.62m | 5:27PM0.52m | 10:02AM0.63m | 6:12PM0.54m | 10:12AM0.64m | 6:44PM0.56m | 10:20AM0.63m | 7:13PM0.59m | 10:26AM0.62m | 7:40PM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20AM0.30m | 1:38AM0.24m | 3:18PM0.52m | 1:56AM0.19m | 3:03PM0.51m | 2:15AM0.15m | 3:02PM0.51m | 2:34AM0.11m | 3:04PM0.50m | 2:54AM0.08m | 3:07PM0.49m | ||||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 |
743 | 614 | 478 | 363 | 288 | 215 | 246 | 191 | 141 | 123 | 563 | 476 | 2092 | 918 | 1845 | 1702 | 1536 | 1415 | 1777 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 8 | S 13 | S 13 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 24 | W 9 | SSW 12 | W 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
134 | 31 | 128 | 168 | 103 | 288 | 234 | 175 | 175 | 563 | 57 | 101 | 112 | 226 | 275 | 223 | 184 | 249 | 159 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | S 13 | SSE 8 | W 4 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | W 8 | SSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | S 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
24 | 92 | 20 | 9 | 113 | 106 | 72 | 68 | 154 | 136 | 109 | 51 | 96 | 110 | 112 | 71 | 92 | 44 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 8 | 8 | 20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 0 | 361 | 0 | 0 | 240 | 0 | 48 | 358 | 0 | 4 | 258 | 0 | 4 | 331 | 0 | 0 | 358 | 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.










