Surf Forecasts:
The Washout surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 95 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Washout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’. I won’t lie to ya, it’s been a bit of a flat spell here. The forecast is tellin’ me we’ve got a gap of about a week with nothin’ worth gettin’ wet for. The Washout is the only show in town, but she’s been a tough watch.
So, for the first week or so, it’s all pretty average. We’re talkin’ tiny little waves, mostly under 3ft, and the wind’s been blowin’ cross-onshore or just plain choppy. The water temp is sittin’ at a warm 85°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re bobbin’ around.
The first real whisper of somethin’ happens on Thursday the 13th in the morning. The Washout gets a clean little 3ft wave from the SSW, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is still weak at 48, but it’s clean. Friday the 14th morning is a repeat of that. Then Saturday the 15th morning sees a bit of a bump, with the swell hittin’ 4ft from the SSW and the combined energy finally tickin’ into moderate at 105, and the wind is clean again. That’s probably the best look of the whole run, but honestly, it’s still just surfable waves in very ordinary conditions.
Don’t get too excited, though. The wind is forecast to swing around to a strong cross-onshore each afternoon, trashin’ it. The crowd factor at The Washout is ‘sometimes’, so you might have it to yourself, but more likely you’ll be wonderin’ why ya bothered.
We do get a little glimmer right at the tail end. On Thursday the 20th in the morning, the wind goes glassy. A tiny 3ft wave from the SSW with glassy conditions is a treat, and the combined energy is a weak 61. It’s not gonna be big, but it’ll be clean. It’s the best chance for a couple of cruisy little waves if you’re desperate.
Overall, it’s a lean outlook. Not much to get excited about. Keep an eye on it though, things can change.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | 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) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 21 | 23 | 29 | 44 | 11 | 26 | 67 | 93 | 66 | 64 | 49 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 28 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:06AM1.52m | 2:50PM1.81m | 3:09AM1.48m | 3:57PM1.85m | 4:19AM1.48m | 5:07PM1.91m | 5:31AM1.50m | 6:14PM1.97m | 6:39AM1.57m | 7:16PM2.02m | 7:41AM1.65m | 8:13PM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:54PM0.27m | 8:01AM0.02m | 9:03PM0.27m | 9:03AM0.01m | 10:11PM0.25m | 10:08AM-0.01m | 11:17PM0.19m | 11:13AM-0.05m | 00:19AM0.12m | 12:16PM-0.09m | 1:16AM0.04m | 1:16PM-0.13m | 2:08AM-0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | 11 | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 21 | — | 29 | 44 | 11 | 26 | 67 | — | 66 | 64 | 49 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SSE 4 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 23 | — | 21 | 6 | — | 33 | 93 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 28 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1414 | 1693 | 541 | 1413 | 785 | 537 | 975 | 227 | 227 | 542 | 227 | 64 | 582 | 292 | 292 | 800 | 387 | 952 | 792 | 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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