The Washout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the sand. Let's be real straight up: the next 16 days are a tough watch for The Washout. This ain't one of those classic setups where you're frothin' to get in the water. We're lookin' at a long, dry spell with next to no quality surf on offer.

The pattern is pretty grim. For the first week, from Sunday the 2nd of August right through to Saturday the 9th, it's a write-off. We're talkin' small, weak swell with energy readings barely breakin' triple digits. The best we see is a combined energy of 101 on the Friday afternoon, but even that's a junky 1.0 ft southeasterly with a short 7-second period. The wind is a constant problem—mostly cross or cross-onshore, with a few onshore slop sessions thrown in. There's a risk of thunderstorms hangin' around, too. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 86°, but that's no consolation when the waves are mush.

There's a bit of a glimmer, but it's barely a flicker. The only real opportunities come on the mornings of Sunday the 9th, Monday the 10th, Tuesday the 11th, and Wednesday the 12th. These are the only times you'll see "clean" conditions in the forecast, with light cross-offshore winds. The swell is tiny, though—around 2 ft to 3 ft, with short periods of 5 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak, maxin' out at 59 on the Wednesday morning. This is strictly for the longboard or a foamie, and only if you're desperate to get wet. The crowd factor is "sometimes" here, so you might have a few other souls out there.

Thursday the 13th of August morning is another standout, but only for the novelty. We get a "glassy" wind state with a light westerly breeze, and the waves are 3 ft from the east. The energy is still weak at 57. It's a rare moment of peace, but the swell is tiny and inconsistent.

After that, from the 14th onwards, it's back to the same story: small, weak, and messy. The wind swings back to cross-onshore, and the swell just dribbles away. The last week is a total blank.

So, if you're lookin' for the best on offer, it's the Thursday 13th morning. Glassy conditions and a tiny bit of east swell. That's your one true standout. The rest of the time, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the significant wind and poor surf quality. It's a tough run, but it tends not to stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change.

Rusty, signing off.

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