The Washout Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 79.90° W

Issued: 1 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Washout sea temperature is
27.0° C

Normal for this time of year

The Washout surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Washout surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSW swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 19th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Washout over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
1
S
5
0.7
S
6
1
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
4
0.4
S
5
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.5
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
46
33
82
68
68
11
12
10
9
10
6
4
21
17
22
21
8
7
6
11
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
40
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
5
N
15
SE
5
WSW
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SSW
15
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
SW
5
ENE
10
E
15
ESE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
12:05PM1.59m
00:24AM1.89m
1:05PM1.60m
1:18AM1.79m
2:01PM1.62m
2:09AM1.68m
2:57PM1.64m
2:59AM1.58m
3:50PM1.66m
3:48AM1.50m
4:41PM1.69m
4:36AM1.44m
5:30PM1.72m
Low Tide
5:26PM-0.10m
6:16AM-0.07m
6:25PM-0.01m
7:08AM-0.03m
7:25PM0.07m
8:00AM0.00m
8:26PM0.13m
8:51AM0.03m
9:26PM0.17m
9:39AM0.05m
10:23PM0.19m
10:25AM0.06m
11:16PM0.18m
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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8:29
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
 mm
4
3
4
3
7
9
2
2
1
27
Temp °C
29
29
29
25
31
31
26
27
26
28
29
27
29
31
31
30
31
29
28
28
27
Feels °C
29
29
28
22
31
32
29
30
29
30
30
28
30
31
31
32
32
30
31
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
SE
6
0.4
S
5
0.3
S
4
0.3
SE
6
0.5
S
5
Energy kJ
7
4
8
8
7
37
11
12
10
9
10
6
4
4
2
8
7
8
4
6
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.2
ENE
3
0.1
SW
4
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
7
0.2
E
5
0.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
1
8
7
7
5
7
1
1
6
1
6
3
3
4
7
7
2
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.4
SW
4
0.2
ENE
4
Energy kJ
7
7
7
6
3
3
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
4
1
S
5
0.7
S
6
1
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
0.1
NE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
WSW
4
Energy kJ
10
46
33
82
68
68
1
3
3
21
17
22
21
3
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
1411
354
338
353
64
0
217
738
621
369
738
800
1152
738
99
369
977
302
1152
1944
1493
Best forecast wave conditions in South Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
4
1
3
2
1
3
1
2
3
1
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
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Information about the The Washout Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Washout may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

The Washout is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Mount Pleasant. If you plan a vacation in South Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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