Surf Forecasts:
The Wash Right surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 512 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wash Right over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about The Wash Right. It’s a reef break, open to the south, and the water is running a touch warmer than normal for August, about 88°F. That’s a nice little bonus.
The first few days are a bit of a tease. Wednesday the 19th has some 3ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is side-on, and it’s messy. Not worth the paddle. Thursday the 20th morning is cleaner, with a cross-off breeze and 3ft SSW swell, but it’s small. The afternoon gets messy again. Friday the 21st is where it starts to get interesting – Friday morning is clean, and then Friday afternoon we get glassy conditions with 3ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. That’s a nice little window. Saturday the 22nd morning is also glassy, with 3ft SSW swell. These are fun, small days for the longboard or a fish.
Then Sunday the 23rd morning is a standout. The wind is glassy, and we’ve got 2ft swell from the SW, but the period jumps to 18 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (800). This reef is going to handle that long period beautifully, offering up some lined-up, groomed waves. It’s small, but it’ll be quality. Monday the 24th morning is much the same story – glassy, 3ft SW swell at 17 seconds, with energy at 618. Another brilliant morning for the early crew.
The swell builds as we head into the end of the month. Friday the 28th morning is a big one. We’re looking at 4ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and clean cross-off winds from the east. The combined energy is pumping at 1249. This is proper, powerful groundswell, and it’s going to be clean. This is expert territory – over 5ft, the reef will be handling some serious juice. Saturday the 29th morning is similar, with 6ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, and clean cross-off winds. Energy is at 1733. This is a big, powerful swell. The morning sessions are the go, as the afternoons get onshore and choppy.
The first week of September sees another run of quality. Wednesday the 2nd morning is glassy with 6ft SW swell, but the period drops to 10 seconds. That’s a shorter period, so the waves will be a bit more sectiony, but the glassy conditions will make it very surfable. Then Thursday the 3rd morning is a gem – glassy, 3ft SW swell, but with a 15-second period and energy at 1157. That’s a beautiful, clean, long-period groundswell on the reef. Perfect for a morning paddle.
The standout sessions are clearly the glassy mornings with the long-period SW groundswell. Friday the 28th morning and Saturday the 29th morning are the biggest and most powerful, but Sunday the 23rd morning, Monday the 24th morning, and Thursday the 3rd of September morning are the most user-friendly, with that perfect, lined-up, clean wave. The Wash Right is a reef, so it can get a bit of a crowd, but early mornings will be the best bet.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 431 | 347 | 229 | 222 | 172 | 229 | 264 | 334 | 229 | 290 | 373 | 323 | 336 | 327 | 334 | 395 | 405 | 208 | 302 | 367 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off |
High Tide | 7:23PM0.43m | 9:33AM0.67m | 7:07PM0.46m | 9:39AM0.67m | 7:03PM0.49m | 9:44AM0.67m | 7:10PM0.54m | 9:45AM0.66m | 7:26PM0.59m | 9:45AM0.65m | 7:46PM0.63m | 9:45AM0.65m | 8:08PM0.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:20PM0.42m | 1:40AM0.24m | 4:27PM0.45m | 1:52AM0.19m | 3:29PM0.46m | 2:05AM0.14m | 3:06PM0.46m | 2:20AM0.10m | 2:57PM0.45m | 2:36AM0.08m | 2:54PM0.44m | 2:51AM0.07m | 2:56PM0.42m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 431 | 347 | 229 | 222 | 87 | 229 | 120 | 334 | 144 | 173 | 180 | 183 | 158 | 246 | 334 | 395 | 405 | 208 | 302 | 367 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 13 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 68 | 67 | 64 | 83 | 172 | 122 | 264 | 123 | 229 | 290 | 373 | 294 | 336 | 136 | 186 | 169 | 113 | 79 | 77 | 52 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | SSW 16 | WNW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 107 | 20 | 50 | 31 | 97 | 97 | 184 | 323 | 258 | 327 | 98 | 70 | 54 | 48 | 47 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 14 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | — | — | 41 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 354 | 0 | 0 | 354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 331 | 0 | 0 | 233 | 55 | 0 | 355 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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