Surf Forecasts:
The Washout surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Washout over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for The Washout over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The Washout is a very consistent beach/pier break, but the swell is just not cooperating. We're looking at a long, drawn-out period of tiny, weak surf. There's a massive gap here with no real recommendations to speak of for days on end. The first real glimmer of anything surfable doesn't come until Wednesday, 15 July, and even then, it's nothing to write home about.
The standout, and I'm using that term loosely, is the morning of Wednesday, 15 July. A little pulse of energy rolls in from the east-southeast with a period of 8 seconds, giving us a combined energy of 124 (moderate). The swell height is a tiny 2ft, but the wind is a light north-northwesterly, keeping things clean. You'll be scratching for waves, but it'll be the cleanest, most rideable session of the whole forecast. The poor surf quality scores tell the real story though – it's just not pumping.
If you're a beginner, this is your window. The swell is tiny and manageable, well under 5ft, so it's safe for a paddle. Just be aware that crowds are likely here at The Washout, so even on a small day, you might have some company.
For the rest of the period, it's a write-off. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, the swell is weak, and the combined energy readings are low, often below 100 (weak). It's a real shame, because the water temperature is a balmy 86°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but you can't surf warm flat water.
The second week looks even more barren. From Thursday, 16 July all the way through to Friday, 24 July, the forecast is a monotonous mix of tiny, weak swells and poor wind. The combined energy barely cracks three digits, and the scores are all zeros. It's a long, flat spell, and given the consistency of the break, it's a poor run of luck. Don't hold your breath.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 19 | 42 | 49 | 38 | 49 | 65 | 29 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 28 | 13 | 15 | 98 | 51 | 23 | 60 | 68 | 55 | 48 | 13 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:14PM1.80m | 4:32AM1.45m | 5:19PM1.88m | 5:40AM1.46m | 6:24PM1.96m | 6:47AM1.49m | 7:26PM2.02m | 7:51AM1.54m | 8:26PM2.06m | 8:52AM1.59m | 9:22PM2.06m | 9:51AM1.64m | 10:16PM2.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24AM-0.05m | 10:26PM0.18m | 10:24AM-0.09m | 11:32PM0.12m | 11:26AM-0.14m | 00:34AM0.05m | 12:27PM-0.18m | 1:33AM-0.03m | 1:28PM-0.22m | 2:28AM-0.09m | 2:25PM-0.23m | 3:20AM-0.12m | 3:21PM-0.22m | 4:10AM-0.13m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 3 | 10 | — | 10 | 11 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 7 | 38 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 9 | 21 | 9 | 28 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 68 | 49 | 20 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | E 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 13 | — | — | 18 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 13 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 21 | 20 | — | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | S 4 | — | — | SSE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 19 | 42 | 49 | — | 49 | 65 | 29 | 20 | — | — | 17 | 2 | 15 | 98 | 51 | 23 | 60 | — | 55 | 48 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 582 | 300 | 99 | 715 | 341 | 64 | 1944 | 292 | 217 | 369 | 114 | 174 | 102 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 64 |
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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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