
Surf Forecasts:
Laundromats surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 250 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s coming up over the next couple weeks. Gotta be honest, it’s a slow start. Nothing worth paddling out for until the tail end of the period, so don't rush to wax up just yet. We’ve got a long stretch of messy, blown-out conditions ahead, with the real action not showing up until the very last few days.
The pattern is dominated by onshore and cross-shore winds, making for sloppy, uninviting surf. From now right through to late September, it’s mostly a write-off. There’s a big gap of poor conditions – no recommendations for well over a week. The odd small wave appears, but the wind just trashes it. For the first week and a half, you’re better off leaving the boards in the truck. The wind is going to be howling from the north and northeast for days, smashing up any swell that tries to build. It’s not just poor for surfing – this kind of setup, especially with the stronger wind and decent swell, looks way more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session at a beach setup like this.
Things finally start looking interesting around Saturday, September 26th. The morning shows some promise with a clean 3ft easterly swell and a moderate offshore from the WNW, making for clean waves (combined energy of 160). The afternoon cleans up even more with light cross-off breezes and clean 3ft waves (combined energy of 166). It’s surfable, but nothing mind-blowing.
The true standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, arrives on Sunday, September 27th. This is the pick of the whole outlook. The morning brings a clean 4ft east swell with a gentle offshore WNW breeze, making for some really nice, lined-up waves (combined energy of 279). The afternoon is where the magic happens though – glassy conditions, with the wind going dead calm and the same 4ft east swell providing clean, smooth faces (combined energy of 308). This is the session to aim for. The swell has a nice period of 10 seconds, giving it some proper shape and push, perfect for a point or reef setup.
Now, Monday, September 28th is a bit of a tease. The swell jumps up to a solid 4ft from the east with a very long period of 12 seconds, packing serious energy (combined energy of 565). That kind of period means proper groundswell – long lines, more power, and long waits between sets. It’ll be fantastic at the right kind of break, but the wind turns cross-shore and then cross-onshore, chopping it up. A real shame, because the swell is there. It’s a good reminder that forecasts can change and these late-month pulses might clean up further.
Laundromats is the only spot in the picture. It’s a fairly consistent, exposed break that takes a NE swell best. The water temp is sitting at 79°, about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a touch toastier than average.
So, to sum it up: forget the next week and a half, it’s a total mess. Your one clear window of quality surf is Sunday, September 27th – get out there for the glassy afternoon session if you can. Monday the 28th has the swell but the wind will likely spoil it. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because a week out things can shift, but for now, that Sunday is the day.
Stay patient, keep the wax warm.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | NE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
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61 | 49 | 67 | 54 | 102 | 120 | 141 | 132 | 191 | 223 | 172 | 123 | 96 | 75 | 73 | 41 | 40 | 24 | 39 | 26 | 52 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:37AM1.32m | 9:50PM1.12m | 10:20AM1.29m | 10:33PM1.05m | 11:04AM1.25m | 11:16PM0.99m | 11:46AM1.19m | 11:58PM0.93m | 12:28PM1.13m | 00:42AM0.88m | 1:17PM1.09m | 1:36AM0.84m | 2:19PM1.05m | 2:52AM0.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:57PM0.18m | 3:58AM0.15m | 4:45PM0.27m | 4:39AM0.25m | 5:34PM0.36m | 5:22AM0.34m | 6:21PM0.44m | 6:06AM0.43m | 7:10PM0.50m | 6:53AM0.50m | 8:08PM0.55m | 7:47AM0.55m | 9:11PM0.55m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
61 | 49 | 67 | 54 | 32 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 172 | 123 | 96 | 75 | 73 | 41 | 40 | 23 | 39 | 26 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 6 | E 11 |
2 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 11 | 18 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 12 | E 9 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 3 | WSW 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SW 4 |
7 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 102 | 120 | 141 | 132 | 191 | 223 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 33 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179 | 868 | 831 | 438 | 438 | 177 | 177 | 1082 | 177 | 177 | 325 | 81 | 868 | 1070 | 857 | 1067 | 1066 | 180 |
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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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