Laundromats Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.08° N 75.69° W

Laundromats Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Laundromats sea temperature is
27.8°C
1.5° 

Laundromats surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Laundromats surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, E swell with 80 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laundromats this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 16 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 1st Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Rusty here. Let’s not sugarcoat it—Laundromats is in a flat, sloppy rut for most of the next 16 days. There’s a couple of tiny windows, but you’ll be waiting for a real session.

Right now into Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday afternoon, it’s all ankle-to-knee-high junk—0.3 to 0.5 foot—with onshore or cross-onshore wind. Not worth paddling out. Thursday the 27th morning gets a bit of a clean look with cross-offshore breeze, but still tiny at 0.5 foot from the east. Friday the 28th afternoon picks up a proper offshore wind from the west at 12 mph, and you’ll get 0.4 foot clean little sliders from the ESE—shin-high fun on a longboard if you’re desperate. Saturday the 29th morning is dead glass, but the swell is only 0.4 foot, energy at 27.

Then we hit a long dead run. From Sunday the 30th through to Tuesday the 8th of September, it’s barely a ripple, with onshore wind and swell rarely cracking 0.6 foot. About eight days with nothing worthwhile.

The first interesting blip hits Wednesday the 2nd of September afternoon. Glassy conditions with a 1 foot swell from the NE, period a short 5 seconds, but combined energy at 184—moderate. It’s small and a bit dumpy, but the clean glass makes it rideable.

The one true standout is Thursday the 3rd of September morning. This is it. Glassy as can be—wind from the southwest at 3 mph—and the swell comes up to 2 foot from the NE, period still short at 6 seconds, but energy hits 205 (moderate). Water temp is 28°, a touch warmer than normal for the season, so boardshorts weather. At 2 foot, it’s friendly for beginners and intermediates, though with short period it might be a bit crumbly on the beach. Crowds are “sometimes,” so you could have it quiet. That morning is the best the forecast offers.

After that, it’s downhill. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th have the swell backing off and onshore wind returning. The rest of the outlook into September is flat and messy.

Or in short: the first week is a loss, there’s a long gap, but that Thursday 3rd morning glassy window is the one to aim for. It’s a week out, so check back. For now, don’t get your hopes up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
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9
0.5
E
8
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0.4
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8
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8
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7
0.4
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0.3
E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
22
29
28
36
26
38
59
55
36
23
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46
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
NE
10
SE
10
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
15
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
30
WSW
20
W
15
SW
0
NNE
10
ENE
5
SE
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
SSW
10
SW
20
S
20
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
6:32PM1.15m
6:57AM0.96m
7:12PM1.18m
7:35AM1.03m
7:48PM1.20m
8:11AM1.10m
8:24PM1.20m
8:47AM1.16m
9:00PM1.18m
9:26AM1.21m
9:40PM1.14m
10:09AM1.25m
10:23PM1.09m
Low Tide
12:05PM0.34m
1:02AM0.27m
12:53PM0.28m
1:35AM0.19m
1:35PM0.22m
2:06AM0.12m
2:14PM0.18m
2:38AM0.09m
2:54PM0.16m
3:11AM0.07m
3:37PM0.18m
3:49AM0.07m
4:27PM0.21m
4:32AM0.09m
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6:28
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6:33
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7:39
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
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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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