The Wash Right Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell from the south-southwest lining up for The Wash Right, a reef set-up that really likes that direction. The first few days are looking good, but the real standout is Monday morning, the 27th of July. That’s your session. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 88.2°, sitting about 3.1° above the long-term average for this time of year, so it’s a bit toastier than usual.

Monday 27th July – Morning
The Wash Right is the spot. Swell is 4.6ft from the SSW, but the period is a massive 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, meaning long, lined-up waves and plenty of energy. The wind is glassy from the NE at just 3 mph, so it’ll be dead clean. The combined energy is pumping at 2448, which is strong. This is your best window: clean, decent size, and that long period will make for some beautiful, walling waves on this reef. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Monday 27th July – Afternoon
Swell bumps up to 5.9ft from the SSW, but the wind swings cross-on from the SW at 6 mph, putting a bit of texture on it. Still surfable, but the morning is the pick.

Tuesday 28th July – Morning
Now we’re talking. 6.6ft from the SSW, 17-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW at 3 mph. The energy is up at 2503 – that’s strong. This is about as clean as a reef gets at that size. Another absolute standout for experienced surfers. The waves will have serious push and shape.

Tuesday 28th July – Afternoon
Size holds at 6.6ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. It’ll get messy.

Wednesday 29th July – Morning
Swell drops a touch to 5.9ft, still from the SSW, with a 16-second period. Light cross-shore wind from the ESE at 3 mph. Not as clean as Tuesday but still okay.

Wednesday 29th July – Afternoon
Wind goes glassy again from the SSW at 3 mph, with 5.6ft of SSW swell at 15 seconds. The energy is still strong at 1563. This is a very good, clean session – just a bit smaller than the previous days.

Thursday 30th July – Morning
Swell drops to 4.9ft, period down to 14 seconds. Light cross-shore breeze. The energy is moderate at 1127. Still worth a paddle, but the magic is fading.

Thursday 30th July – Afternoon
Wind goes onshore from the SSW, 4.3ft, and the energy drops to 895. This is getting marginal.

Friday 31st July – Morning
Glassy conditions from the ESE at 3 mph, with 3.6ft of SSW swell at 13 seconds. Conditions look clean, but the swell is small with only moderate energy (574). A fun longboard option.

Friday 31st July – Afternoon to Saturday 1st August
Small surf, 3.0ft to 3.6ft, with weak to moderate energy. Winds are mixed. Not a lot to get excited about, but the Saturday morning glass-off could give you a clean little wave.

Sunday 2nd August to Tuesday 4th August
Swell drops into the 2.0ft to 3.0ft range, with energy falling below 500. Winds are mostly cross or cross-off, but the size is just too small for decent waves. A few clean moments but really only for the foamie crew.

Wednesday 5th August to Thursday 6th August
Very small again, 1.3ft to 1.6ft, with poor winds and risk of t-storms. The energy is weak (148-167). Don’t bother.

Friday 7th August – Morning
A pulse of new SSW swell arrives, 3.3ft at 17 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. The energy jumps to 832 – moderate. This is a promising little window, clean and with some long-period groundswell again.

Saturday 8th August – Morning
Glassy, dead calm, with 3.9ft of SSW swell at 15 seconds. Energy is moderate at 788. Clean conditions and a bit more size. A good option for a weekend paddle.

Sunday 9th August – Morning
Clean again, cross-offshore wind, 3.6ft from the SSW at 14 seconds. Energy is 568. A nice, clean, small wave session.

Monday 10th August – Morning & Afternoon
Swell fades to 2.6ft-3.0ft with onshore winds and poor energy. The run is over.

Wrap up
The clear standouts are Monday morning, July 27th and Tuesday morning, July 28th – both offering strong, clean, long-period groundswell on the reef. After that, the swell tapers off, with a few clean but small windows around the 7th

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