Surf Forecasts:
The Wash Right surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 21s period, SW swell with 2,245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 1.6m 21s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wash Right over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about the Wash Right. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, but you’ll need to pick your moments for the cleanest lines.
The swell kicks off Monday the 20th of July with a proper groundswell. Early Monday morning is glassy with a 4ft swell from the SW and a long 16-second period. The wave energy is pumping at (1096), and those clean conditions will have the reef looking smooth. This one’s for experienced surfers though—the power’s up and the period is long, so it’ll be a bit heaving and best for those who know the take-off zone. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Monday afternoon gets a bit of a cross-on wind, and the session drops off. Tuesday morning cleans up again with a cross-off breeze and a slightly smaller 4ft SW swell (746 energy). It’s a good option if you missed the morning.
Wednesday the 22nd has a glassy morning with 3ft SW swell (568 energy) and a risk of thunderstorms, but those calm winds make it a nice, cruisy wave if you’re after something mellow.
The standout is shaping up for Saturday the 25th of July. The morning is dead calm, glassy, with a 4ft SW swell and a very long 20-second period cranking energy to (1318). Then Saturday afternoon the swell jumps to 5ft, still from the SW, period a solid 19 seconds, and it’s glassy again (2215 energy). This is the best on offer—big power, clean face, and that reef will be firing. Expect crowds sometimes, as the word gets out.
Sunday the 26th keeps it going with another glassy morning, same 5ft SW swell (1781 energy). The afternoon brings onshore wind and a 5ft SSW swell, so morning is the call.
Monday the 27th holds a 5ft SSW early with a cross-off breeze and excellent conditions (1977 energy). This is another top session if you can get out before the onshore afternoon wind kicks in.
The swell builds through the week. Tuesday the 28th has 7ft SSW swell (2649 energy), but the wind goes cross-shore and the period is shorter at 17 seconds. This is getting up there—only for experienced surfers at this size on a reef. Wednesday the 29th is similar with 6ft SSW swell, but the winds are tricky.
By Thursday the 30th of July, it drops back to 4ft and cleaner with a cross-off morning breeze (749 energy). Then the end of the run gets rough: Friday the 31st is small and wind-affected, and Saturday the 1st of August is a write-off with poor conditions and strong cross-shore winds gusting 25 mph.
We do get a couple of small, clean mornings on Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August, with 2ft SW swell (316-384 energy) and cross-off winds, but it’s tiny—more of a longboard or funboard wave.
So, to sum it up: the real standouts are Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th of July, with Monday the 27th as a close second. Get in early, bring the right board for a powerful reef wave, and enjoy the ride.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 661 | 813 | 793 | 743 | 614 | 478 | 363 | 288 | 288 | 234 | 242 | 198 | 563 | 563 | 476 | 1868 | 1169 | 1845 | 1702 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:38AM0.54m | 9:46AM0.59m | 9:51AM0.62m | 5:27PM0.52m | 10:02AM0.63m | 6:12PM0.54m | 10:12AM0.64m | 6:44PM0.56m | 10:20AM0.63m | 7:13PM0.59m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:29AM0.37m | 1:20AM0.30m | 1:38AM0.24m | 3:18PM0.52m | 1:56AM0.19m | 3:03PM0.51m | 2:15AM0.15m | 3:02PM0.51m | 2:34AM0.11m | 3:04PM0.50m | 2:54AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 661 | 813 | 793 | 743 | 614 | 478 | 363 | 288 | 193 | 221 | 242 | 198 | 131 | 563 | 476 | 1868 | 1169 | 1845 | 1702 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 13 | S 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 24 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 236 | 225 | 132 | 186 | 31 | 128 | 168 | 167 | 288 | 234 | 175 | 138 | 563 | 57 | 151 | 114 | 114 | 258 | 255 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | S 13 | S 8 | SW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 94 | 58 | 40 | 35 | 92 | 29 | 14 | 113 | 106 | 72 | 98 | 84 | 136 | 109 | 99 | 71 | 35 | 112 | 110 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 9 | 25 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 361 | 76 | 0 | 361 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 4 | 48 | 331 | 0 | 0 | 358 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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