The Washout
Charleston County, South Carolina, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.8m
- Period
- 7.1s
- Wind
- 30 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when The Washout hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · High in 2h155-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/New_York local
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Days 6–10 for The Washout, scored for your board.
About The Washout
The Washout is a beach break over sand in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. It's at its best on swells from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the N / WNW / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW
- Best wind direction
- N, WNW, NW, NNW
The Washout surf FAQ
Is The Washout good for beginners?+
The Washout is a beach break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for The Washout?+
Different days call for different boards. The Washout handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for The Washout?+
Look for from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the N / WNW / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.