The Washout Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South Carolina, USA)
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The Washout Surf Guide
The Washout in South Carolina is an exposed beach/Pier break that is usually a safe bet and works all around the year. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of groynes, rips, sharks,jellyfish,polluiton.
The Washout Spot Info
Type: | Rating: |
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
very consistent | 12.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing The Washout:
The best conditions reported for surf at The Washout occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
What's the best time of year to surf The Washout (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore The Washout Location Map
Interactive The Washout surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to The Washout is Charleston Afb International Airport (CHS) in USA, 28 km (17 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to The Washout is Beaufort Mcas Airport (NBC), also in USA, 80 km (50 miles) away.

Friday, 27 January 2023, 10:41 Local Time
Friday 27 | ||||
10AM | 1PM | 4PM | 7PM | |
Wave (m) | ||||
Period (s) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||
Wind State | cross- off |
cross- off |
off | off |
Tides at The Washout
NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
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high tide | ||
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Swell History at The Washout
Surf stats for The Washout, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at The Washout
Wind stats for The Washout, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
Discover surf breaks near The Washout. Click below to view there surf guides.
Wave Buoys Nearest To The Washout:
- Closest Wave BuoyEdisto Buoy48 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyGrays Reef Buoy105 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoySunset Beach Nearshore Buoy115 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyWilmington Harbor, NC131 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyOcean Crest Pier Buoy132 mi