The Wash Right Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at The Wash Right, a reef setup that’s exposed to the south. The first few days bring proper meaty groundswell, but you’ll want to pick your windows carefully because the wind and conditions chop and change. Water temp is sitting at 88°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that bathwater out there.

Wednesday morning the 29th kicks things off with a beefy 6ft SSW groundswell, period a long 16 seconds, and energy levels are pumping at 1810 – strong to very strong. It’s a clean, cross-off breeze from the east at just 3 mph, so the faces should be tidy. That’s expert territory though – over 8ft? Nah, this is 6ft, but still big enough at the top end for experienced surfers only, and that long period will make it lully and powerful on the reef. Afternoon swings to a cross-on 6 mph SSE wind, and the quality drops out with a marginal call for tide – skip it.

Thursday the 30th, morning glass-off with a 5ft SSW groundswell, period 14 seconds, energy moderate at 1042, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. That’s a beauty session for experienced surfers again, but a touch easier than Wednesday. Afternoon turns onshore from the SW at 3 mph, and it’s not worth the paddle.

Friday the 31st, morning glass again with a 4ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and zero wind from the NNW – calm, glassy. Energy’s down to 617, moderate, but conditions are clean and it’ll be fun for a wider crew. Afternoon gets a cross-on westerly and blows out.

Saturday August 1st, morning glass with a drop to 3ft SSW, 13-second period, light NNW air – clean but small. Energy’s 357, weak. Afternoon cross-shore from the west at 9 mph – choppy, leave it.

Sunday the 2nd, glassy calm morning, 2ft SSW, period 12 seconds, energy 300 – weak but rideable if you’re keen for a longboard. Afternoon cross-chop again.

Monday the 3rd, glassy 3ft SSW – small clean morning, then afternoon cross-shore mess. Tuesday the 4th, morning glass on a tiny 1ft SW, 16-second period, energy 195. That’s a long wait between sets for barely a bump.

Then we get a bigger pulse coming in. Wednesday the 5th is cross-shore chop – not worth it. Thursday the 6th, morning glass on a 2ft SSW, 13-second swell – clean but tiny, energy 314. Afternoon gets a 2ft SSW, 18-second period, energy 447, but wind is onshore – no.

Now, the standout windows: Friday August 7th morning is your best bet of the second week. Glassy conditions, 4ft SSW groundswell, period a cracking 18 seconds, and energy building to 823 – moderate but punchy. That’s a reef point with that long period – it’ll wrap in nicely and hold shape, with those extra-long lulls for the paddle out. Crowds can get in at The Wash Right, so expect company. Saturday August 8th morning is also a cracker: glassy again, 4ft SSW, 16-second period, energy 920 – bigger and clean, still manageable for experienced surfers. That’s the pick of the bunch, honestly.

Sunday the 9th morning has a clean cross-off at 9 mph from the east, 4ft SSW, 14-second period, energy 565 – good, solid waves but wind is a touch stronger. Monday the 10th is messy with cross-shore. Tuesday the 11th morning: glassy calm, 3ft SW, 18-second period, energy 984 – that’s a lot of energy for three-foot swell, very long period, and dead calm. Could be a sneaky good session if the tide lines up on the reef. Wednesday and Thursday mornings stay clean with 4ft SSW but moderate energy – worth a look if you’re around.

So, the two absolute standouts are Saturday August 8th morning and Tuesday August 11th morning, both glassy with solid groundswell. The first week’s best is Thursday 30th morning for the 5ft glass-off. Crowds are always a possibility here, so get in early.

Rusty.

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