Surf Forecasts:
The Washout surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SE 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 (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Washout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s look at this run in feet and miles. It’s a tough one for The Washout, and there’s no hiding it.
The whole 16-day window is a flat spell. The biggest swell hits on Tuesday afternoon, September 8th, with a 4ft easterly swell, but a fresh 30 km/h cross-shore wind from the ENE is ruining it, making it lumpy and difficult. The water is a bit warmer than normal at 29°, but that’s about the only positive. The combined energy is 154 (moderate), but it’s not worth the hassle.
After that, the swell disappears. From Wednesday the 9th onward, we’re looking at 0.7ft to 2ft at best. The wind is a constant problem. There are a few moments of glassy or clean conditions, like Friday morning the 11th with a light 5 km/h cross-offshore, or Saturday morning the 12th with glassy conditions, but those come with tiny, ankle-high waves. The energy is weak, with readings as low as 14.
There is no standout session. The best bet is a clean, small wave on a glassy morning, but it’s really just for a longboard or a beginner. The beach/pier setup means with the wind and tiny swell, it’s more of a kite spot than a paddle surf spot.
If you’re really keen, the morning of Friday the 11th has the cleanest conditions with a 1ft SE swell, but that’s it. For now, it’s a quiet period.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 154 | 102 | 77 | 71 | 42 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:03PM2.04m | 7:30AM1.82m | 7:54PM2.05m | 8:22AM1.90m | 8:42PM2.04m | 9:11AM1.96m | 9:26PM1.99m | 9:58AM1.98m | 10:08PM1.92m | 10:43AM1.97m | 10:49PM1.82m | 11:27AM1.93m | 11:30PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:55AM0.12m | 1:04PM-0.01m | 1:45AM0.06m | 1:58PM-0.03m | 2:30AM0.03m | 2:49PM-0.01m | 3:13AM0.03m | 3:37PM0.04m | 3:53AM0.06m | 4:23PM0.11m | 4:32AM0.12m | 5:08PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 8 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 10 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 42 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 10 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 11 | 16 | 10 | — | 8 | — | — | 23 | — | 21 | 20 | 12 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 154 | 102 | 77 | 71 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | 8 | — | 15 | 21 | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 102 | 102 | 1680 | 2241 | 102 | 64 | 883 | 319 | 165 | 951 | 1152 | 1420 | 1810 | 217 | 64 | 493 | 0 | 292 | 292 | 298 |
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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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