Laundromats Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.08° N 75.69° W

Laundromats Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Laundromats sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.5° 

Laundromats surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Laundromats surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SE swell with 61 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laundromats this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM. 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 5th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.

Look, I’ll level with you – this 16-day window for Laundromats is pretty grim. The first proper surfable moment doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 18th of August, and even then it’s nothing to write home about. You’re looking at a gap of nearly two weeks with nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a long, flat spell. But hang in there, because we do get one little glimmer.

The water temp is sitting at about 81°, which is roughly 0.9° warmer than the average for this time of year – nothing wild, just a touch warm.

From now right through to Monday the 17th, it’s pretty much a write-off. Tiny waves, wonky winds, and a whole lot of "poor surf conditions" in the data. We’re talking swell heights bottoming out around 0.7ft to 2ft, with periods mostly under 8 seconds – so weak, short-period slop. Combined swell energy stays below 100 (weak stuff), and the wind is mostly cross-off or cross, but never really lining up to make anything of the tiny swell. The surf quality is just not there. Don’t bother.

Now, Tuesday the 18th of August is the only day that pokes its head up. The morning session at Laundromats shows a bit of life: 3ft of swell coming from the east, with a short period of 6 seconds. Combined energy climbs to 82 (still weak, but better). The wind is light from the northwest, creating clean, cross-off conditions. The report calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and I’d agree. It’s not going to be epic, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, the early session on the 18th is your best bet. By the afternoon, the wind swings and things get choppy again with cross-onshore breeze.

Wednesday the 19th has a bit of similar size – 3ft from the east – but the winds are stronger and more messy. The morning has a risk of thunderstorms and a moderate breeze from the north, keeping it clean-ish, but the swell is still short-period and uninspiring. The afternoon gets blown out by a fresh northerly breeze. So Tuesday morning is the standout, even if it’s a modest one.

Because this is a fairly exposed setup, and the default optimum swell direction is northeast, but we’re getting easterly swells here, it’s not a perfect match. The break is fairly consistent overall, which is the only reason I’m hopeful the next forecast might bring better news. For now, mark your calendar for Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, for a slim chance at a few clean, small waves. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SE
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0.6
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ESE
7
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SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.1
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13
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6
0.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
36
30
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59
3
31
14
16
33
29
45
42
34
21
17
12
5
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2
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
S
30
S
20
SSW
10
WSW
25
S
25
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSE
25
SW
25
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
20
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30
SW
20
WSW
10
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30
WSW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
12:06PM1.14m
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
6:32PM0.25m
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
thunderstorm
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6:15
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6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:05
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Temp °C
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31
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33
31
Feels °C
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26
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32
28
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30
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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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