Surf Forecasts:
The Washout surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Washout this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Washout in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Washout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what's on offer here. I gotta be straight with you, The Washout is looking pretty flat and grim for the foreseeable future.
We’re looking at a real dry spell to kick things off. From Wednesday the 16th of September right through until the end of the month, the story is the same: tiny, weak swells with a combined energy barely tickling the 50 mark. The best we see in that stretch is a weak 1ft to 3ft, and with cross-shore or cross-onshore winds blowing from the NE and E at 6 to 15 mph, it’s gonna be choppy and messy. The Washout is a beach/pier setup, and with no real push or clean conditions, you're better off doing something else. Honestly, for the first week and a half, there’s nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, things start to look a little more interesting towards the very end of the run. On Monday the 28th of September, the swell finally shows a bit of life. We get a 4ft wave from the E with a 9-second period in the morning. The combined energy jumps to a moderate level, so there’s some actual push in the water. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore from the ENE at 9 mph. It’s not perfect, but compared to the dead flat week before, this is a game-changer. The waves are still a bit lumpy, but it’s the first time in a fortnight you’ll have something to ride.
Then on Tuesday the 29th, the afternoon gets a bit wild. We see a 7ft swell from the E with an 8-second period, and the energy is seriously pumping. That is a serious amount of water moving. But with that size, it’s for the experienced crew only—that’s getting into the too-big-for-beginners zone. The wind is straight onshore from the SE at 9 mph, so it won’t be pretty. It’s a power session for experts who can handle a washing machine.
The last standout is Wednesday the 30th of September. The morning offers a 3ft swell from the SE with a very long 13-second period, and solid energy. The wind switches to a light cross-shore from the WSW at 3 mph, which will clean things up nicely. This is potentially the best session of the whole run. That long period will wrap nicely into The Washout, providing some proper lumps that wall up better than the short-period garbage we’ve seen. It’s a real gem, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 62 | 44 | 35 | 51 | 43 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:13AM1.64m | 12:56PM1.82m | 00:58AM1.56m | 1:44PM1.76m | 1:47AM1.51m | 2:35PM1.73m | 2:39AM1.48m | 3:29PM1.72m | 3:34AM1.48m | 4:24PM1.73m | 4:31AM1.51m | 5:17PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:48AM0.28m | 6:43PM0.40m | 6:30AM0.35m | 7:35PM0.47m | 7:17AM0.40m | 8:30PM0.51m | 8:11AM0.43m | 9:25PM0.51m | 9:09AM0.43m | 10:17PM0.49m | 10:07AM0.41m | 11:06PM0.44m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 7:25 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | E 6 | SSE 4 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 3 | — | SE 4 | SSE 3 | — | SE 8 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 62 | 44 | 35 | 51 | 43 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 24 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 378 | 1414 | 217 | 217 | 1350 | 493 | 752 | 717 | 522 | 403 | 1416 | 299 | 240 | 785 | 257 | 350 | 493 | 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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