Surf Forecasts:
Laundromats surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, ESE swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the Laundromats. I’m not gonna lie to you, it’s a lean stretch ahead. The first solid call for a paddle is a long way off, so we’re looking at a big gap of quiet days before anything even remotely interesting shows up.
The opening days are flat, weak, and messy. Saturday the 29th of August kicks off with a tiny 2ft swell from the ESE at 8 seconds, but it’s cross-on and we’ve got a risk of thunderstorms. The combined energy is a measly (55). That’s not worth wetting your board. Sunday the 30th morning cleans up slightly with a glassy offshore wind from the WNW, but the swell is still only 1ft and the energy is weak (42). It’s still a poor surf situation. The whole first week into early September is a write-off – tiny waves, short periods, and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds. There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 2nd of September morning where the swell bumps up to 3ft from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds, giving a combined energy of (118), but it’s cross-shore and still rated poor. The next few days are much the same: small, weak, and uninviting.
Now, we’ve got a real dry spell. From the 3rd of September all the way through to the 12th of September, the surf is basically non-existent. The swell height rarely tops 2ft, the period is short, and the energy values are pitiful, mostly in the teens or low twenties. There’s a morning on the 11th of September with a glassy offshore from the WSW and 2ft swell, but it’s still just poor conditions. It’s a long, boring stretch. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, a blank run like this is a bit of a surprise, but it happens.
The only real standout in this whole 16-day window lands on Sunday the 13th of September. It’s a one-hit wonder, and it’s two weeks out, so treat it as a promising idea rather than a sure thing. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the NNE, but the period is a short, choppy 6 seconds. The combined energy hits (170), which is the highest we’ll see. The downside? The wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms, so it’ll be lumpy and blown out. For a beach break like Laundromats, that setup is more interesting for the kite surfers than for a paddle surfer. The swell is also too weak and short-period to be any good for a traditional point or reef. It’s not a classic day, but it’s the only pulse of size we’ve got.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud, the second week is a desert, and the only bump of energy on the 13th of September is a messy, windy option. There’s nothing here that’s going to get your heart racing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Keep your eyes on the charts, because it tends not to stay this quiet for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
38 | 37 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 98 | 118 | 100 | 65 | 45 | 43 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:24PM1.20m | 8:47AM1.16m | 9:00PM1.18m | 9:26AM1.21m | 9:40PM1.14m | 10:09AM1.25m | 10:23PM1.09m | 10:56AM1.27m | 11:10PM1.04m | 11:44AM1.28m | 11:59PM0.99m | 12:35PM1.26m | 00:53AM0.94m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:38AM0.09m | 2:54PM0.16m | 3:11AM0.07m | 3:37PM0.18m | 3:49AM0.07m | 4:27PM0.21m | 4:32AM0.09m | 5:21PM0.25m | 5:20AM0.13m | 6:17PM0.29m | 6:11AM0.17m | 7:17PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
7:36 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 32 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 36 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
38 | 37 | 25 | 8 | 11 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 98 | 118 | 100 | 65 | 45 | 43 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | E 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
8 | 10 | 2 | 26 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WNW 3 | S 4 |
8 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | W 2 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | W 3 | — | SSW 2 | W 2 | SW 3 | W 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 5 | 479 | 359 | 56 | 1095 | 1086 | 56 | 335 | 0 | 4 | 2222 | 81 | 0 | 82 | 421 |
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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.
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