Laundromats surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 12 Mar 2026 EDT
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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
8.2° C
(Which is 6.3°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 13th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 13th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 16th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 1°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NNE
1.1
NE
0.7
NE
0.4
NE
0.2
E
0.3
SE
0.2
E
0.9
E
1.1
ESE
1.9
SE
2.3
SE
2.3
SE
2.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)7776107946899999999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2681094698873083427798795973338232188116111113113106
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
20
SSE
25
S
25
SW
15
WNW
20
ENE
20
E
25
E
25
E
30
SSE
40
S
40
S
45
W
30
NW
20
WNW
40
N
25
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcross-
on
onononcrosscrosscrossoffcross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:39AM
0.85
4:01PM
0.68
4:34AM
0.89
4:54PM
0.73
5:24AM
0.94
5:44PM
0.81
6:12AM
0.99
6:32PM
0.91
6:57AM
1.04
7:15PM
1.01
7:38AM
1.06
7:56PM
1.10
8:18AM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:01PM
0.26
10:08AM
0.27
10:00PM
0.22
10:58AM
0.22
10:54PM
0.15
11:46AM
0.14
11:49PM
0.06
12:31PM
0.04
12:42AM
-0.03
1:11PM
-0.06
1:29AM
-0.13
1:48PM
-0.15
2:13AM
-0.19
2:26PM
-0.21
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--7:11--7:09--7:07-
Sunset--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:09--7:10--7:12--7:13
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
1--------4-113--------
Temp. °C55121312131013161920201848723778
Feels °C (?)0-166810471216171613-410-5-30-12
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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 12 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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