The Wash Right Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about The Wash Right. This is a reef break, exposed to the south, and it’s a fairly consistent spot, so we’ve got a solid run of surf coming. Water temp is about normal for this time of year, so nothing to write home about there.

The first proper session is Friday morning, 7 August. We’ve got a glassy 3ft swell from the SSW with a very long 18-second period—that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 850, and with calm winds, the place is going to be clean. This is a standout morning for the reef; the long period will push in some well-shaped lines, and the lack of wind means perfection. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for anyone with experience, it’s a treat.

The afternoon goes onshore, so it’s not as good. Saturday morning, 8 August, has a bit more swell at 4ft, still SSW, 16-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze—clean again, and the energy’s still moderate at 801. Another quality session. Sunday morning, 9 August, is a bit smaller and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s just okay.

Monday morning, 10 August, brings back glassy conditions with a 3ft SSW swell, 13-second period, moderate energy at 598—solid but nothing huge. The real highlight comes Tuesday morning, 11 August. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and glassy calm winds. The combined energy jumps to 1049, which is getting into strong territory. This is described as excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d say that’s the pick of the first week. The long period and reef setup should produce some beautiful, powerful waves.

Wednesday morning, 12 August, is clean again with a 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, and light cross-offshore—another good one. Into the second week, we see a standout on Friday morning, 14 August. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SW, 18-second period, and the combined energy hits 1248—strong. The wind is light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. Excellent for experienced surfers, and this one’s a gem.

Saturday morning, 15 August, keeps the energy high with a 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is 1162, strong, and the glass means it’ll be a dream. But at 5ft, it’s getting into the bigger end, so it’s better for those with some experience. The rest of the second week has some clean mornings on 17, 18, 19, and 20 August, with swells between 4ft and 5ft, mostly glassy or light winds, and moderate to strong energy. The last standout is Thursday morning, 20 August, with a 5ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and calm winds—combined energy at 952, strong. It’s a consistent run, and the best windows are those glassy mornings with the long-period SW groundswell.

Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so if you’re after a quiet session, pick the early mornings. The Wash Right is a reef, so it’ll handle the long-period swells well, but keep an eye on the tide—some sessions are marked as marginal due to tide, so check when you’re paddling out.

Rusty.

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