Surf Forecasts:
The Washout surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Washout in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Washout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, Rusty here. We're staring down a 16-day forecast, and the first half of it is a total bust. From Tuesday the 21st right through to Friday morning the 24th, there's nothing. Zero. Nada. Just choppy, lumpy junk.
The Washout is our only game in town. It's a beach and pier setup, open to the southeast. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, pushing about 86°, which is a nice little comfort.
The first real chance to paddle is Saturday morning, July 25th. We get a light cross-offshore breeze from the west-southwest, cleaning the surface right up. The swell is puny, though – about 3ft from the south-southwest, with a short period. The combined energy is weak (51). It's surfable, but you're looking at ankle-to-knee-high slop. It's a beginner's special, not a standout.
The next best thing pops up on Wednesday morning, July 29th. A light westerly wind gives us clean, cross-offshore conditions. The swell picks up to 4ft from the south, with a period of 7 seconds, and the energy goes moderate (119). It's still not gonna win any awards, but it's the cleanest, most substantial swell in the window.
If I had to pick a true standout, it's Wednesday afternoon, July 29th. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the south, with a 6-second period, giving us a moderate energy reading (131). The problem? The wind swings light onshore from the south-southeast, so it's a little rippled. It's got more push than anything else, but the wind is a buzzkill. You might find a few corners if you're selective.
From there, it's a long, slow slide into August. The 1st and 2nd are tiny, weak, and windy. The 3rd and 4th are more of the same. Nothing builds, nothing cleans up. The second week of the forecast is one long, flat sigh.
So, the short version: wait for Wednesday the 29th. It's not perfect, but it's the only thing worth a look. The rest of the time, better to wax the longboard and just sit on the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 67 | 116 | 89 | 46 | 57 | 60 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:12PM1.68m | 3:06AM1.45m | 4:02PM1.68m | 3:56AM1.40m | 4:53PM1.68m | 4:47AM1.37m | 5:42PM1.70m | 5:39AM1.37m | 6:31PM1.73m | 6:30AM1.39m | 7:17PM1.76m | 7:19AM1.41m | 8:00PM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:53PM0.25m | 8:55AM0.13m | 9:50PM0.28m | 9:43AM0.16m | 10:43PM0.28m | 10:31AM0.16m | 11:34PM0.27m | 11:19AM0.16m | 00:23AM0.24m | 12:07PM0.15m | 1:08AM0.21m | 12:53PM0.13m | 1:51AM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 53 | 8 | 11 | 31 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ESE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | S 3 |
| kJ | 67 | 116 | 89 | 46 | 57 | 60 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 25 | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | 4 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1414 | 217 | 298 | 581 | 217 | 64 | 255 | 255 | 257 | 518 | 99 | 0 | 117 | 99 | 292 | 215 | 537 | 522 | 862 | 773 |
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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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