Surf Forecasts:
The Washout surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SSW swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with S 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 (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Washout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me level with you. I’ve been watching The Washout, and there’s nothing good coming for the next 16 days. The Washout is a beach/pier break that’s normally pretty consistent, but we’re looking at practically flat conditions—swell heights mostly under 2 ft, with short, weak periods (5-8 seconds) and lousy wind from the south or southwest that keeps the surface choppy. The wave energy is tiny, single-digit to low double-digit numbers, so there’s just no power. Even the best stretch, like Sunday, August 23, with a 3 ft SSW swell at 6 seconds and offshore wind in the morning—that’s the “highlight,” and it’s still a 1/10. Then it’s back to rubbish. Friday, August 28, offers a similar 3 ft S swell at 6 seconds with light offshore wind, but energy is still weak (82). After that, you get longer-period swells (up to 18 seconds) but with onshore wind, so they break fat and messy.
The Washout is a beginner spot, but with these conditions it’s not worth a paddle. Water temp is about normal for the season—nothing odd. The whole 16-day window is a blank. Sometimes you get these runs, forecasts might flip, but right now it’s a hard pass.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 11 | S 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 12 | 29 | 27 | 43 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 27 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:17AM1.43m | 4:12PM1.69m | 4:11AM1.42m | 5:06PM1.71m | 5:06AM1.43m | 5:57PM1.74m | 6:00AM1.47m | 6:45PM1.79m | 6:50AM1.53m | 7:29PM1.83m | 7:36AM1.59m | 8:10PM1.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:12PM0.40m | 8:58AM0.30m | 10:07PM0.41m | 9:51AM0.31m | 10:58PM0.39m | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:47PM0.36m | 11:36AM0.26m | 00:33AM0.31m | 12:25PM0.22m | 1:16AM0.25m | 1:12PM0.17m | 1:55AM0.20m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 7:59 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSW 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 12 | — | SE 11 | ESE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | — | 20 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 18 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | SE 14 | — | E 7 | — | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 12 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | — | ENE 3 | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 5 | — | S 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 5 | 27 | 12 | 29 | 27 | 43 | 24 | — | 1 | 13 | 13 | — | 9 | 11 | — | 9 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 715 | 862 | 2324 | 0 | 292 | 238 | 257 | 0 | 715 | 292 | 350 | 865 | 240 | 114 | 343 | 117 | 353 | 518 | 99 |
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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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