Surf Forecasts:
The Washout surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 115 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Washout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's call it like it is: the next 16 days at The Washout are a real bummer. We're looking at a long stretch of flat, messy conditions, and the only tiny ray of light is a full two weeks away.
The Washout is a beach and pier spot, always breaks, but it's just not getting any swell. The water is much warmer than usual for late July at 87°, which is nice for a swim, but not for surfing.
From Sunday, July 26th, right through to Saturday, August 8th, it's a brutal run of tiny, weak, and ugly surf. The swell is a measly 0.7ft to 5ft, mostly from the SE or S, with periods as short as 4 seconds. That's pure wind chop, no real wave energy. The wind is a mess too, mostly cross or cross-onshore, leaving the place choppy and lumpy. The combined swell energy is almost always weak, under 100, with a few days like July 30th hitting a moderate 135, but the wind and small size kill it. There's not a single day in that stretch that isn't described as "poor surf conditions." It's a flat, wind-blown desert.
The only day that even gets a 1 out of 10 is Saturday morning, August 8th. The swell is still tiny at 2ft from the SE, but the wind goes completely glassy (0 mph). The wave comment changes to "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's a paddling window, not a surf session. You might catch a knee-high slop, but that's the best of it for a long time.
Then, on Sunday, August 9th, the swell energy picks up to a moderate 102 in the afternoon with 3ft from the SE, but the wind is cross-onshore again, ruining it. So, still a no-go.
The only real standout is that glassy Saturday morning on August 8th. It's not a "go" call, but it's the least bad option in a very bleak forecast. For a spot that's usually pretty consistent, this is a real blank run. It's the kind of stretch where you're better off cleaning your board and waiting for the next system.
If you're desperate to get wet, that Saturday morning, August 8th, is your only chance for a clean, glassy surface. But don't expect any real waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 33 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 86 | 47 | 19 | 40 | 12 | 9 | 44 | 45 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:17PM1.76m | 7:19AM1.41m | 8:00PM1.79m | 8:05AM1.44m | 8:41PM1.80m | 8:47AM1.48m | 9:19PM1.80m | 9:27AM1.50m | 9:54PM1.79m | 10:04AM1.53m | 10:27PM1.76m | 10:42AM1.57m | 11:01PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:07PM0.15m | 1:08AM0.21m | 12:53PM0.13m | 1:51AM0.17m | 1:38PM0.11m | 2:31AM0.14m | 2:20PM0.09m | 3:08AM0.12m | 3:00PM0.09m | 3:43AM0.09m | 3:41PM0.10m | 4:18AM0.07m | 4:22PM0.12m | 4:54AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 86 | 42 | 3 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 5 | NE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 7 | E 8 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 4 | SE 6 | ESE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 33 | — | — | — | 40 | 47 | 19 | 40 | 7 | 9 | 44 | 45 | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 350 | 298 | 302 | 862 | 862 | 883 | 621 | 862 | 378 | 99 | 41 | 483 | 11 | 137 | 217 | 350 | 102 | 302 | 483 | 298 | 353 |
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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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