
Surf Forecasts:
Laundromats surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I'm Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for Laundromats. This is a tough one to sugarcoat – it's a long, dry stretch for the next 16 days. The water temp is a balmy 82°F, which is about 4°F warmer than normal – feels more like late summer than September.
The first week is a total washout. From Friday the 4th through Thursday the 10th, we're looking at tiny, weak waves. Swell energy is barely registering – from a pathetic 17 to a still-weak 293 – and the wind is just a constant enemy. Onshore, cross-onshore, nothing clean enough to ride. There's a brief window on Wednesday morning the 9th where the wind goes light offshore from the SW, but the swell is only 0.7ft and has no punch. Not worth getting wet.
The second week doesn't look much better. The wind stays ugly. Then, look at Saturday the 12th afternoon – the swell jumps to a solid 8ft from the ENE, with a combined energy of 853 – that’s some serious power. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the NNE, which is gonna turn it into a lumpy, choppy mess. That setup is gonna be more fun for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle in their hand.
But there is one moment that stands out like a jewel in the rough. Sunday morning, the 13th of September. The swell is a meaty 8ft from the ENE, with a combined energy of 603 – that's moderate to strong power. The period is 7 seconds, so it's wind-driven and a bit dumpy, but the size is there. The killer detail? The wind is 0 mph. It's glassy. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one. Get up early, the surface will be like a mirror, and you'll find some steep, clean walls. The direction matches the optimum swell direction (NE) nicely. It's “fairly consistent” here and crowds are only “sometimes,” so you won't be fighting for waves. This is your one shot.
After that window, the energy fades. Monday the 14th still has some size (8ft and 7ft), but the wind turns cross-offshore from the SW – it's clean-ish, but that perfect glass is gone. By Tuesday the 15th, we're back to tiny, weak waves with energy dropping into the 100s. The rest of the run into the 19th is just small, puny, and wind-chopped.
So here’s the takeaway: You’re gonna have to be patient and wait for Sunday morning, September 13th. That's your wave. The rest of the 16-day forecast is pretty bleak, but you know how it goes – forecasts can change.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 6 | NE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 |
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13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 47 | 53 | 39 | 98 | 159 | 94 | 160 | 56 | 41 | 36 | 25 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:00AM0.91m | 2:50PM1.23m | 3:22AM0.92m | 4:03PM1.24m | 4:34AM0.98m | 5:06PM1.27m | 5:38AM1.06m | 6:05PM1.29m | 6:37AM1.16m | 6:59PM1.30m | 7:29AM1.24m | 7:46PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:26PM0.35m | 8:14AM0.25m | 9:38PM0.33m | 9:27AM0.24m | 10:41PM0.28m | 10:35AM0.21m | 11:41PM0.21m | 11:41AM0.17m | 00:37AM0.12m | 12:45PM0.11m | 1:24AM0.05m | 1:39PM0.07m | 2:05AM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | — | 14 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 37 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 4 | S 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 8 |
13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 41 | 44 | 40 | 36 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 7 | ENE 6 | N 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 | S 6 | — | — | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 92 | 56 | 41 | 31 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | — | S 5 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 10 |
1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | NW 3 | — | S 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | NNE 3 |
5 | 26 | 2 | — | 1 | 47 | 53 | 39 | 98 | 159 | 94 | 160 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 17 | 9 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 597 | 243 | 56 | 821 | 95 | 530 | 509 | 347 | 386 | 627 | 438 | 992 | 438 | 36 | 0 | 63 | 831 | 255 | 573 | 179 |
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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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