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Laundromats Surf Forecast
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Laundromats surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Laundromats surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Laundromats sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 23rd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 4 | ENE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | |
45 | 46 | 45 | 96 | 90 | 69 | 83 | 114 | 139 | 96 | 67 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 42 | 38 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:10AM0.96m | 11:31PM1.21m | 12:08PM0.96m | 00:27AM1.11m | 1:10PM0.95m | 1:27AM1.01m | 2:21PM0.97m | 2:38AM0.93m | 3:30PM1.00m | 3:45AM0.87m | 4:24PM1.05m | 4:39AM0.84m | 5:12PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM-0.03m | 6:13AM-0.06m | 6:17PM0.05m | 7:10AM-0.01m | 7:25PM0.12m | 8:09AM0.03m | 8:39PM0.16m | 9:06AM0.05m | 9:47PM0.17m | 9:56AM0.07m | 10:45PM0.16m | 10:41AM0.09m | 11:41PM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
24 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
 kJ | 45 | 46 | 45 | 96 | 90 | 69 | 83 | 114 | 139 | 96 | 67 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 42 | 38 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 | NNE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 61 | 44 | 52 | 40 | 40 | 48 | 28 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 4 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 10 | 14 | 28 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 2 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 438 | 244 | 0 | 547 | 37 | 82 | 24 | 0 | 63 | 1082 | 13 | 37 | 1082 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 81 | 82 | 56 | 95 |
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Information about the Laundromats Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Laundromats provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Laundromats can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Laundromats 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 (Laundromats) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Laundromats may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Laundromats is 56 km (35 miles) from the city of Elizabeth City. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Elizabeth City. Elizabeth City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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