Surf Forecasts:
The Wash Right surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Wash Right in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wash Right over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up for The Wash Right. This is a reef setup that likes the swell from the south, and right now, we've got a really interesting run of surf coming our way.
The water is sitting at a balmy 89°F which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That's much warmer than normal, so you might not even need a spring suit for the first few sessions.
We kick off Wednesday afternoon with a bit of a tease – a small 2ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period, but the wind is onshore and it's a marginal call. The combined energy is weak (242). Not worth paddling out for.
Now, Thursday morning the 27th of August is where it starts to get interesting. The swell bumps up to 2ft, but it's got a very long 18-second period from the SSW. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 571, and with the wind going absolutely glassy – calm, 0 mph – that's a recipe for a really clean, fun session. It's not big, but it'll be smooth.
Friday morning the 28th is the real standout. The swell is up to 4ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1080. The wind is a glassy light NNE breeze, near offshore. This is an excellent call for experienced surfers – the reef should be handling that long-period energy beautifully.
The next few days see a building trend. The swell peaks around Saturday the 29th at 6ft, but the wind is cross-shore and a bit stronger. The best bet for the weekend is actually Sunday morning the 30th. The swell is a solid 5ft from the SW, the combined energy is still strong at 1025, and we get another glassy window with light easterly winds. That's another excellent session for experienced surfers.
We then drop into a smaller, more inconsistent period for the start of the following week, with chest-high waves and generally cross-shore or onshore winds. It's not bad, but it's not the best of the run.
The next big window comes around Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. The swell is back to 4ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1231. With a glassy offshore from the NW, that's another excellent session for the experienced crew.
But the absolute highlight of the whole outlook is Friday morning, the 4th of September. The swell is a proper 6ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is very strong at 1723. The wind is calm and glassy, dead offshore from the NNW. This is premium, big, clean reef surf. For experienced surfers only, but it's a ripper.
The swell holds through the next week, but we see a bit more wind influence. The 6th of September has a clean morning, but the afternoon gets blown out with a moderate breeze. By Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, we get another glassy morning with a 3ft, 18-second period SW swell, and the combined energy is strong at 1110. Another excellent, clean session for those who like a bit of juice on a smaller day.
The long-range forecast into the second week shows a repeating pattern of smaller, clean windows and afternoon wind, but nothing that stands out as highly as the first few days of September.
So, to wrap it up: The best on offer is the Friday the 28th of August morning, and the undisputed best is Friday the 4th of September morning. Both are excellent, clean, and powerful for experienced surfers at The Wash Right.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
176 | 255 | 273 | 316 | 334 | 789 | 1249 | 1057 | 1356 | 1056 | 869 | 846 | 682 | 486 | 406 | 406 | 357 | 290 | 265 | 261 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:32PM0.70m | 9:54AM0.65m | 8:57PM0.71m | 10:00AM0.65m | 9:24PM0.70m | 10:05AM0.66m | 9:51PM0.67m | 10:09AM0.66m | 10:19PM0.61m | 10:09AM0.67m | 10:47PM0.53m | 10:05AM0.67m | 11:09PM0.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:03PM0.39m | 3:21AM0.09m | 3:15PM0.35m | 3:36AM0.13m | 3:32PM0.32m | 3:49AM0.19m | 3:54PM0.29m | 4:00AM0.25m | 4:19PM0.26m | 4:04AM0.32m | 4:48PM0.26m | 3:54AM0.38m | 5:24PM0.27m | 2:48AM0.40m | ||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 7 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
176 | 255 | 251 | 316 | 334 | 789 | 1249 | 759 | 1356 | 1056 | 869 | 846 | 682 | 486 | 406 | 406 | 357 | 290 | 265 | 261 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 10 |
30 | 17 | 273 | 231 | 142 | 215 | 331 | 1057 | 296 | 333 | 194 | 132 | 102 | 145 | 120 | 101 | 46 | 38 | 146 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SW 18 | WSW 11 | W 10 | SW 20 | SSE 8 | S 9 | WNW 4 | SW 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
36 | 157 | 47 | 46 | 186 | 21 | 53 | 14 | 187 | 3 | 14 | 47 | 49 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 82 | 154 | 249 | 238 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NW 3 |
— | — | — | — | 49 | 55 | 17 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 355 | 0 | 0 | 355 | 0 | 0 | 355 | 0 | 4 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 361 | 0 | 4 | 355 | 0 | 0 | 233 | 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.











