Surf Forecasts:
Laundromats surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 5s period, S swell with 206 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laundromats this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 16 days are 1.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim start. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to speak of for the first week and a half. From now through the 28th of July, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, the periods are short, and the wind is a mess. You’ll see a bit of a bump on the 22nd with a 6ft, 5-second short-period S swell, but with a 22 mph cross-offshore wind and a wave comment calling it poor, that’s a full skip. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly. We’re looking at about a 9-day gap before anything even gets a pulse.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July at Laundromats. This is the only spot on the radar. The combined swell energy is a moderate 167, which is the most we’ve seen all period. We’re looking at a 3ft swell from the SE with a 9-second period. The wind is a light 6 mph offshore from the N, and the wave state is clean. That’s the only moment in the whole 16-day window that gets a “surfable” tag, and even then, it’s described as very ordinary conditions. For a spot that’s exposed and fairly consistent, it’s a tough stretch. The water temperature is sitting at 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
That Wednesday morning is your best bet. After that, the wind shifts back onshore and the swell drops away again, so it’s a one-shot deal. Don’t hold your breath for the rest of the week – it’s back to flat and lumpy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 103mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | E 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 73 | 2 | 16 | 178 | 15 | 93 | 66 | 44 | 58 | 56 | 51 | 64 | 43 | 49 | 48 | 34 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:08PM1.08m | 1:11AM0.86m | 2:04PM1.05m | 2:07AM0.78m | 3:05PM1.04m | 3:15AM0.74m | 4:00PM1.03m | 4:14AM0.73m | 4:48PM1.04m | 5:06AM0.74m | 5:35PM1.05m | 5:58AM0.77m | 6:22PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:41PM0.24m | 7:36AM0.12m | 8:45PM0.30m | 8:25AM0.20m | 9:44PM0.33m | 9:16AM0.25m | 10:37PM0.34m | 10:05AM0.28m | 11:28PM0.32m | 10:53AM0.29m | 00:20AM0.29m | 11:44AM0.27m | 1:04AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | 1 | 4 | 33 | — | 1 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 36 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 24 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 93 | 48 | 14 | 58 | 56 | 51 | 64 | 43 | 44 | 48 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | E 12 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 10 | — | 3 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ESE 8 | E 12 | ENE 5 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | SW 3 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 18 | 3 | 73 | 188 | 127 | 178 | 126 | 33 | 66 | 44 | 26 | 20 | — | — | — | 49 | 28 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 56 | 833 | 1082 | 1082 | 676 | 305 | 81 | 81 | 180 | 326 | 177 | 327 | 676 | 177 | 177 | 177 | 180 | 95 | 755 | 82 |
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