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The Washout Surf Forecast

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The Washout surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.85s
Wind
4mph
N / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.3ft @ 7sESE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

The Washout is a mellow beach break located on Charleston's coast, offering forgiving waves perfect for learning and cruising. The sandy bottom provides a soft landing and consistent shape as swells wrap around the local geography, making it an approachable option when larger Atlantic swells arrive. Named for its tendency to strip and reform the beach face during big winter storms, this spot rewards patience with fun, peeling waves and a laid-back local vibe.

Occasional strong currentsSandbars shift seasonally

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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The Washout Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for The Washout?
The current wave height at The Washout is 1-2ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is N at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the The Washout surf forecast?
Our The Washout forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.