Surf Forecasts:
The Washout surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Washout in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Washout over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – we’ve got a long stretch ahead with basically nothing worth paddling out for. The Washout is the only break on the cards, and it's a real quiet one.
For the first few days, starting Tuesday, September 1st, it’s flat and messy. We’re looking at tiny waves around 1ft, coming from the ESE with a short period of 7 seconds – that’s just wind chop. The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and bumpy. The combined swell energy is a measly 21 (weak). The water is sitting at 83°, which is about average for this time of year. Honestly, it’s not worth getting wet.
This poor run stretches all the way through the first week and into the second. We see a bit of a lift on Sunday, September 6th, with the swell bumping up to 3ft from the E, but the period is a pathetic 5 seconds and the wind is a messy cross-onshore at 16 mph. The energy is still weak at 50. It’s just a choppy, blown-out mess.
The pattern of tiny, weak swell and onshore or cross-shore winds continues day after day. There’s a brief moment on Friday, September 11th, where the morning shows a little clean cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still only 2ft from the SSW with a 5-second period and energy at 25. It’s not enough to get excited about.
The whole 16-day window is a blank run. The Washout is a very consistent spot, so when it’s this quiet, it’s just a waiting game. Forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope, but for now, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 21 | 14 | 36 | 72 | 63 | 46 | 41 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 45 | 69 | 27 | 21 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:41AM1.89m | 00:02AM1.67m | 12:34PM1.90m | 00:55AM1.61m | 1:34PM1.90m | 1:57AM1.56m | 2:40PM1.90m | 3:06AM1.54m | 3:51PM1.91m | 4:18AM1.56m | 5:00PM1.95m | 5:28AM1.63m | 6:05PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:43PM0.23m | 5:51AM0.07m | 6:39PM0.29m | 6:44AM0.10m | 7:43PM0.34m | 7:44AM0.12m | 8:52PM0.35m | 8:51AM0.13m | 10:00PM0.32m | 9:59AM0.12m | 11:03PM0.26m | 11:04AM0.08m | 00:02AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | ESE 8 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 21 | 14 | 14 | 72 | 63 | 46 | 41 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 4 | — | — | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 3 | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | — | — | 45 | 69 | 27 | 21 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 483 | 854 | 227 | 11 | 854 | 227 | 227 | 715 | 114 | 114 | 738 | 287 | 1810 | 2187 | 339 | 1326 | 1326 | 1327 | 785 | 1327 | 1382 |
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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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