Surf Forecasts:
The Washout surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Washout this week:
The surf forecast for The Washout over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Washout in the next 16 days are 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Washout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it for The Washout.
Right off the bat, I've gotta be straight with you. We're looking at a pretty bleak stretch. For the next two weeks, through the end of August, there's barely a ripple that’s worth paddling out for. We’ve got a long, quiet run here, and it’s not until the very last day in the forecast window, Saturday the 29th of August, that we finally see something with a bit of push. For the majority of the time, you’ll be staring at flat, messy, or wind-shredded conditions.
From Saturday the 15th right through to Friday the 28th, it's a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and the period is short and weak. The combined swell energy is low, rarely breaking into double digits, and most of the time hanging around the teens or twenties — that tells you just how weak it is. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, chopping everything up, and the scores reflect it: poor surf conditions straight down the line. There are a couple of mornings with light, clean conditions, like Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th, but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft. You could maybe, possibly, catch something if you're learning on a foamie, but honestly, it’s not worth the paddle.
Now, brace yourself for the best – and really the only – option on the table. Saturday the 29th of August. We finally get a pulse from the east. The morning shows 4 ft of swell with a period of 6 seconds. The combined swell energy jumps to 147, which is moderate and the highest we’ve seen. Now, here’s the kicker: the wind is light and cross-shore in the morning (3 mph from the SW). That’s a glassy window, folks. The Washout is a beach/pier setup, so with that short period (6 seconds), it’ll be a bit wobbly, but clean conditions make a world of difference. It won’t be perfect, but it’s the standout. For beginners, 4 ft might be a touch on the challenging side, but with that clean surface, it could still be fun. The afternoon gets messy again as the wind picks up onshore, so your window is that Saturday morning. After that, the energy drops back down.
So there you have it. A whole lot of nothing, then one promising but short-lived morning. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 7 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 58 | 36 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:40PM1.94m | 11:16AM1.83m | 11:25PM1.84m | 12:05PM1.81m | 00:09AM1.73m | 12:53PM1.79m | 00:53AM1.63m | 1:41PM1.75m | 1:38AM1.54m | 2:29PM1.72m | 2:26AM1.47m | 3:20PM1.69m | 3:17AM1.43m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:27AM-0.05m | 4:47PM-0.00m | 5:10AM0.01m | 5:37PM0.10m | 5:52AM0.08m | 6:27PM0.20m | 6:34AM0.15m | 7:21PM0.30m | 7:19AM0.22m | 8:16PM0.37m | 8:07AM0.27m | 9:12PM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | 8:05 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | SSW 4 | S 4 | E 6 | SSW 4 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 3 | 10 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | SE 11 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | 10 | 5 | — | 7 | 4 | — | 4 | 10 | — | 58 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 522 | 717 | 2324 | 717 | 353 | 1413 | 302 | 537 | 717 | 339 | 102 | 102 | 64 | 99 | 738 | 117 | 738 | 773 | 143 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Washout provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Washout can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Washout 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 Washout) 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).
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