The Washout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming for the next couple weeks.

Honestly, it's a rough start. The Washout, a beach and pier setup open to the southeast, is looking pretty grim for the first week. There's a lot of storm risk hanging around in the middle of July, and the waves are tiny. The water's sitting at about 85°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit.

From Monday the 13th through Sunday the 19th, it's a total bust. The swell is barely 1 foot, with a short period, and the wind is mostly cross, cross-on, or straight onshore. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 20. You get a couple of glassy mornings on Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th, but the swell is so small you're just floating around. That's a solid week of nothing.

The first real chance shows up on Monday the 20th. The morning is glassy with a light easterly breeze, and the swell bumps up to about 3 feet from the SSE with a 7-second period. The combined energy hits 138, which is a moderate little pulse. The waves are surfable, but it's still described as "very ordinary." It's a start, but it's not a day to call in sick for.

Things get a little better on Wednesday the 22nd. We're looking at a 3-foot swell from the south with a 6-second period in the morning. The wind is light and cross from the southwest, and the combined energy is 122. That's a decent window, but the afternoon gets messy with another storm risk.

The one true standout in this whole 16-day stretch is the morning of Monday the 20th. It's the only time we get glassy wind and a swell that's not completely flat. The waves will be small, around 3 feet, and the period is short, so it won't be a classic, but it's the cleanest we've got. The Washout is a very consistent spot, so it's normal to see a lot of small days, but this one at least has a chance for a fun little wave.

After the 20th, it's more of the same through the second week: small, short-period swells and onshore winds, with a few morning windows of lighter wind. The energy levels stay weak to moderate, with a few small pulses like 124 on the 28th, but that's paired with a moderate cross-onshore breeze.

So, if you're really keen, the morning of Monday the 20th is your best shot. For the rest of the time, it's a lot of waiting. The swell never gets big enough to warn off beginners, so it's fine for a splash, but don't expect much.

Rusty.

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