The Washout Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 79.90° W

Issued: 1 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Washout sea temperature is
29.0° C

1.6°C warmer than 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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 139 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
S
4
0.7
S
6
0.9
S
5
1.1
S
5
0.9
S
6
1
S
5
1
S
6
0.6
S
6
1.1
S
5
1.1
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
62
34
24
23
21
21
21
19
11
7
6
33
34
70
52
48
62
22
59
88
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
E
15
SE
10
SSW
10
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
S
20
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
30
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:31AM1.39m
10:54PM1.70m
11:09AM1.40m
11:28PM1.66m
11:49AM1.43m
00:05AM1.63m
12:32PM1.48m
00:46AM1.59m
1:21PM1.55m
1:34AM1.55m
2:14PM1.63m
2:27AM1.51m
3:12PM1.72m
3:27AM1.47m
Low Tide
3:59PM0.11m
4:49AM0.10m
4:39PM0.13m
5:25AM0.10m
5:23PM0.16m
6:03AM0.08m
6:12PM0.19m
6:46AM0.05m
7:08PM0.22m
7:34AM0.02m
8:11PM0.23m
8:26AM-0.02m
9:18PM0.22m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
 mm
4
1
3
1
6
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
28
27
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
30
29
30
31
29
Feels °C
28
27
26
30
29
29
31
30
30
33
30
29
30
29
30
29
29
29
31
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.7
S
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.7
S
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
36
62
34
24
23
21
21
21
19
11
7
6
33
7
3
31
9
8
12
12
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
23
2
6
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
3
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
S
3
0.3
S
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
S
4
0.9
S
5
1.1
S
5
0.9
S
6
1
S
5
1
S
6
0.6
S
6
1.1
S
5
1.1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
4
6
34
70
52
48
62
22
59
88
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
102
854
785
350
869
114
298
1493
752
1599
1946
116
116
1420
292
542
752
217
99
116
116
Best forecast wave conditions in South Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
9
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
7
9
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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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