The Washout Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real with this one.

Look, I’m gonna level with you: The Washout is a total write-off for the next 16 days. There’s no surf worth paddling out for, plain and simple. The whole stretch from July 17th right through to August 1st is a long, flat, and messy run. You’re looking at a solid 15-day gap with zero decent rides on offer.

The setup here is a beach and pier, so it’s exposed to swell, but the problem is there’s hardly any of it. Most days we’re hanging around a pathetic 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with the occasional bump to 4 ft, but even those are completely blown out. The combined energy of all swells directed here is mostly in the double digits (10 to 109), which is weak to moderate at best, but it never translates into anything rideable because the wind is always messing it up.

South and south-southwest winds are onshore or cross-shore pretty much every day, blowing 12 to 19 mph, and that just rips the surface to shreds. You’ll see “poor surf conditions” written across every single session. The swell period is short too, mostly 4 to 8 seconds, so you’re getting weak, choppy, fat lumps with no push.

The water temperature is about 84°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s even slightly interesting. Honestly, with the strong cross-shore winds and the small, weak swell, this looks more like a spot for kite surfers than anyone with a paddle. The one bit of decent wind we get is a few cross-off breezes on July 26th and 27th, but the swell is tiny—1.0 ft to 2 ft—so it’s clean but flat. No good.

There is no standout period. There is no hidden gem. This is a blank run. The Washout is living up to its name. The forecast can and often does change, but right now, I’d hang the board up and find something else to do.

Rusty

Read more