Laundromats Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for a proper paddle. The data’s lean, and I don’t see any real juice. We’ve got a long stretch of weak, short-period junk and a lot of wind that’s just not cooperating. Let’s walk through it as it comes.

The first sign of anything surfable is on Wednesday, July 22nd, afternoon. At Laundromats, we’re looking at a 6ft swell coming from the south, but with a period of only 5 seconds – that’s all chop and no drive. The combined wave energy is still moderate at 172, but the conditions are “surfable waves but very ordinary.” The wind is light out of the SW, which is cross-off, so it’s clean, but that short period means the waves will be soft and mushy. Not a standout, but it’s the first crack.

Then we hit a dry spell. The 23rd and 24th are a waste – poor surf and cross-on breezes. The 25th, Saturday morning, is still poor, but by Saturday afternoon, we get a tiny lift. The swell is a measly 2ft from the ESE with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is weak at 61. But the wind turns light out of the NNW, making it cross-off and clean. It’s surfable, but barely.

The 26th, Sunday, is actually the best we’ve got. In the morning, it’s glassy with a slight air out of the NNE, and the swell is 2ft from the ESE at 8 seconds. The energy is weak at 52, but with zero wind, it’s clean. The afternoon is the same – glassy with a light SSW. It’s not gonna be big, but if you’re itching for a log or a longboard, this is your shot. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Then it’s back to the grind. The 27th through August 4th are mostly poor, with the odd surfable moment on August 5th, Wednesday morning. That morning, we get a 3ft swell from the SE with a 7-second period, and for the first time in a while, the wind is offshore – a gentle breeze out of the WSW. The combined energy is weak at 60. It’s clean, but it’s small. And that’s the last real chance in the window.

Overall, the consistency is spotty. Most days are a bust. The standout is hands-down Sunday, July 26th, with those glassy conditions. It’s not a big day, but it’s the only time the ocean gives you a clean face. August 5th is a distant second if you can wait that long, but it’s a long-range bet and less certain.

Forget the kites – the swell’s too weak even for that. Just keep your eyes on the glassy mornings.

Rusty.

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