The Washout surf break

The Washout surfForecast / Carolina South / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 11 Mar 2026 EDT
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The Washout surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Washout sea temperature is
15.4° C
(Which is 3.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Washout this week:

The surf forecast for The Washout over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 12 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 12th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 12th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 16th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Washout over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.8
S
1
SSW
0.7
S
0.8
ENE
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.6
ESE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
1.1
SSE
1.2
S
1.2
S
0.7
SSE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)885676866677566778888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1818287242492015221614931409414615251282024
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
35
SW
40
N
25
NE
15
ESE
10
SW
10
SW
5
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
20
SSE
20
S
30
SSW
40
SSW
25
W
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrossglassonononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffoffcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:47PM
1.23
3:32AM
1.44
3:46PM
1.23
4:34AM
1.45
4:48PM
1.27
5:34AM
1.50
5:46PM
1.34
6:26AM
1.57
6:38PM
1.44
7:13AM
1.63
7:25PM
1.56
7:56AM
1.69
8:08PM
1.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:36AM
0.31
8:15PM
0.27
9:34AM
0.32
9:19PM
0.27
10:31AM
0.29
10:23PM
0.23
11:23AM
0.23
11:22PM
0.16
12:10PM
0.15
12:17AM
0.07
12:54PM
0.06
1:07AM
-0.02
1:36PM
-0.03
1:55AM
-0.09
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise7:35--7:33--7:33--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:26--
Sunset-7:23--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:27--7:28-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---13-------2-552----
Temp. °C2324222017812151617192121232219191551111
Feels °C (?)222221151408131417172122222116157-155
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Information about the The Washout Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Washout provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Washout may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

The Washout is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Mount Pleasant. If you plan a vacation in South Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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