Surf Forecasts:
The Washout surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSW swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 (Aug 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Washout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for The Washout.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it's a bleak stretch ahead. We're looking at a solid run of days where the surf just isn't worth paddling out for. The forecast shows a lot of tiny, messy waves and poor conditions for the first couple of weeks. You'll be waiting a while before anything even remotely interesting shows up.
The best bet in this whole 16-day window is a brief window on Thursday, August 20th. That morning, the wind is set to be glassy – dead calm, flat water – which is a huge positive. The swell is tiny, only 1ft from the SE, but the energy is there (combined energy of 49). The water is a warm 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it'll feel nice. Don't expect much, but it's the only chance for a clean, if small, session. The rest of that day and the following days are a write-off.
After that, there's a real gap until Tuesday, August 25th. That morning, we finally see a jump in swell height to 4ft from the E, with the combined energy registering 159 – that's a moderate amount of push. But, and it's a big but, the wind is a strong cross-off from the NNE at 19 mph. While it's offshore, that's a fresh breeze that'll be howling, making it tough to manage. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit of a bumpy, wind-affected mess. It's not beginner-friendly at that size, but it's the only day with any real height. The afternoon sees the energy drop and the wind go cross-shore, so it's not a great option either.
For the rest of the time, from the 11th right through to the 24th, it's a series of tiny swells under 2ft, with onshore or cross-onshore winds making it choppy and poor. The Washout is a beach/pier setup, and with these tiny, weak, and wind-blown conditions, it's honestly looking more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
So, keep your expectations low. The 20th morning is your best shot for a glassy, clean, but tiny wave, and the 25th morning has the size but the wind will be a battle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | ESE 8 | S 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 44 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 31 | 31 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:13PM2.06m | 8:39AM1.73m | 9:05PM2.06m | 9:33AM1.79m | 9:54PM2.02m | 10:25AM1.82m | 10:40PM1.94m | 11:16AM1.83m | 11:25PM1.84m | 12:05PM1.81m | 00:09AM1.73m | 12:53PM1.79m | 00:53AM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:16PM-0.13m | 2:08AM-0.02m | 2:13PM-0.15m | 2:57AM-0.06m | 3:06PM-0.14m | 3:44AM-0.07m | 3:57PM-0.09m | 4:27AM-0.05m | 4:47PM-0.00m | 5:10AM0.01m | 5:37PM0.10m | 5:52AM0.08m | 6:27PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 |
Temp °C | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 4 | ESE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 31 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | E 5 | ENE 5 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 8 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | — | E 6 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | S 3 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 11 | — | 8 | 44 | 22 | 17 | 24 | — | 1 | 18 | 28 | 25 | — | — | 4 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2324 | 1868 | 299 | 1670 | 2396 | 1639 | 865 | 925 | 0 | 165 | 292 | 240 | 1870 | 1953 | 102 | 114 | 1493 | 64 | 287 | 739 | 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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