Surf Forecasts:
Laundromats surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with SE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the coming weeks.
Honestly, it's a tough stretch. The opening days are a real struggle – we're looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple. The first proper surfable day doesn't roll in until the 20th of August, and even then it's pretty marginal. It's a classic case of waiting out the doldrums, but the forecasts can change, so don't write the whole window off just yet.
The main disappointment is the lack of any real push. The swell is tiny – we're talking ankle to shin high at best for most of the period. The water temp is about average for this time of year which is no surprise. The only break on the radar is Laundromats, which is an exposed spot that needs a good swell from the NE to work properly. Unfortunately, the swell direction we're seeing is mostly from the SE, which is the opposite of what it wants.
Let's dive into the details. The first week and a half is a total bust. From Wednesday the 5th right through to the 19th of August, the wave energy is incredibly weak, with combined swell energy bouncing between a pathetic 6 and 107 (107 is the highest, but that's still only moderate energy and it's plagued by a strong cross-onshore wind). The forecast is just "poor surf conditions" day after day. The odd morning might see a light offshore breeze, but with swell heights stuck at 0.7ft to 2ft, it's not going to produce anything rideable. The period is short too, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, so it's weak, windswell junk.
Thursday the 20th of August is the first glimmer of hope. The morning session at Laundromats shows a 2ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined swell energy is 82, which is still weak. The wind is a light WSW, putting it cross-offshore, and the conditions are clean. It's surfable, but just barely. The rating is low, so don't expect any standouts. This is the only day in the entire 16-day window that even gets a "1" out of 10. It's a one-session wonder for a quick, mushy paddle on a longboard if you're desperate.
So, to sum it up: there's nothing to get excited about. The best you can hope for is a single, mediocre session on the morning of the 20th of August. Hold tight, and keep an eye on the charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 44 | 34 | 33 | 58 | 31 | 20 | 19 | 34 | 28 | 45 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:16AM0.94m | 12:55PM1.16m | 1:07AM0.89m | 1:54PM1.17m | 2:11AM0.85m | 3:03PM1.20m | 3:26AM0.85m | 4:10PM1.23m | 4:36AM0.89m | 5:13PM1.27m | 5:43AM0.95m | 6:16PM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:33AM0.07m | 7:30PM0.27m | 7:25AM0.09m | 8:38PM0.27m | 8:26AM0.10m | 9:47PM0.24m | 9:32AM0.09m | 10:51PM0.19m | 10:37AM0.07m | 11:56PM0.11m | 11:44AM0.03m | 00:56AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 8:05 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | S 4 |
| kJ | 44 | 34 | 33 | 2 | 31 | 20 | 19 | 34 | 28 | 45 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 9 | E 9 | S 6 | E 10 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | E 9 | E 8 | E 13 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 3 | S 3 | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 58 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 56 | 1082 | 81 | 0 | 1086 | 470 | 5 | 509 | 5 | 5 | 273 | 82 | 207 | 273 | 244 | 244 | 424 | 389 |
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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).
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