Surf Forecasts:
Laundromats surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SE swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laundromats this week:
The surf forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the coming weeks.
Honestly, mate, it's a pretty flat and quiet outlook for the next fortnight or so. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf with average conditions. The one spot to check is Laundromats, but you're going to need to be patient. There's a decent gap of days with nothing really worth paddling out for, especially from right now right through the first week of August.
The best chance for a wave is on Monday, August 3rd. The swell picks up a touch, with waves around 3ft from the SE and a short period of 7 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore from the SW in the morning, which will keep the surface clean. The combined swell energy is still only moderate at 79, so it's not going to be pumping, but it's the most surfable we'll see. The afternoon looks a bit ordinary, but the morning session is your best bet.
Friday, August 7th is another one to keep an eye on. We've got a 2ft swell from the SE, but the period stretches out to 10 seconds, which is a bit more like a groundswell. The wind is offshore from the WSW early, and the wave energy jumps to 99. It's still not huge, but it's the cleanest wave of the run. The bar is low, but this is the standout.
Thursday, August 13th has a similar story. 3ft from the SE, 8-second period, light cross-offshore wind from the SW, and a moderate energy reading of 101. Again, it’s not a classic, but it’s the best of a very quiet period.
The wind plays along nicely for a few of these sessions—glass or offshore conditions on the 3rd, 7th, and 13th of August mornings—so the surface will be clean even if the waves are small. The water is sitting at 77°F, which is feeling a bit cooler than normal for this time of year, about 3°F below average, so you might want a thin wetsuit or a long-sleeve rashie.
Overall, it's a quiet run. The swell is on the small side, the period is mostly short, and there's a lot of "poor" conditions in between. Don't expect a lot of power, but if you're desperate for a paddle, those three mornings in August are your best shots.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 4 |
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 kJ | 13 | 24 | 19 | 28 | 8 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 38 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 27 | 27 | 65 | 79 | 75 | 33 | 23 | 24 | 26 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 8:06AM0.90m | 8:17PM1.15m | 8:41AM0.94m | 8:52PM1.15m | 9:18AM0.97m | 9:28PM1.12m | 9:57AM1.01m | 10:06PM1.09m | 10:39AM1.05m | 10:48PM1.05m | 11:22AM1.10m | 11:31PM1.00m | 12:06PM1.14m | 00:16AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:57PM0.17m | 2:41AM0.08m | 2:34PM0.16m | 3:12AM0.05m | 3:13PM0.16m | 3:47AM0.05m | 3:57PM0.18m | 4:24AM0.04m | 4:46PM0.21m | 5:05AM0.05m | 5:38PM0.23m | 5:48AM0.05m | 6:32PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | N 4 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 13 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 38 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 27 | 27 | 65 | 79 | 75 | 33 | 23 | 24 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 7 | N 4 | E 8 | NNE 4 | N 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | E 13 | SSE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 |
| kJ | 13 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 6 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | WSW 3 | — | — | S 4 | SSE 3 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 28 | 6 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 95 | 204 | 177 | 530 | 244 | 95 | 647 | 5 | 647 | 1940 | 657 | 519 | 843 | 244 | 98 | 0 | 5 | 56 | 56 | 95 |
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