The Wash Right Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for The Wash Right.

Alright, right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf on offer is pretty small to start with, but once we get past the first couple of days, there are some real gems hiding in there. The water is sitting at a warm 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit or boardies.

The first half of the week is all about small, clean conditions. Saturday morning (August 8th) is a bit of a write-off with a 4ft SSW swell and a cross-off wind, but it’s not great. The real shift happens on Sunday morning (August 9th). The wind drops to a dead glassy SE breeze, and we’ve got a clean 4ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. The water is glassy, and the combined energy is moderate (560). It’s small but the quality is there for a fun morning session.

Monday morning (August 10th) is another glassy winner with the same 3ft SSW swell, period up to 13 seconds, and clean conditions. The energy is still moderate (577). It’s a good, consistent run of small but tidy waves.

Now, the real standout is Tuesday morning (August 11th). The swell holds at 4ft, but it’s from the SW with a long 18-second period, and the combined energy jumps to strong (1060). The wind is glassy from the ENE, and the forecast says excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best bet in the whole run. The long period will make the waves peel nicely at this reef, and the clean conditions will be a dream.

Friday morning (August 14th) is another big one. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, and the energy is very strong (1261). Wind is totally calm, glassy. This is a serious morning for anyone who knows what they’re doing. The size is still manageable for confident intermediates, but the power is there.

The following Saturday morning (August 15th) is also worth a mention – 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, strong energy (1161), and glassy conditions from the NNE. This is a solid, clean swell. The size is getting up there, so it’s going to be a bit more challenging for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s a party.

After that, the swell starts to drop off, and the energy fades. There are still some glassy mornings (like Sunday August 16th, Tuesday August 18th), but the waves are smaller and less powerful. The second week has a few clean windows but the consistency drops. From about August 20th onwards, the surf is small and the wind picks up, with a risk of thunderstorms. It’s a bit of a fade-out.

So, the call is this: Tuesday morning August 11th and Friday morning August 14th are the absolute standouts. Get on them. The rest of the run has some fun, clean windows but those two days are the cream.

Rusty.

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