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Laundromats Surf Forecast
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Laundromats surfForecast / Carolina North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 01 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Laundromats surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Laundromats sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is 2.9°C colder than average for this time of year)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 (May 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 3rd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 3rd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 2nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the E by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | E 10 | S 5 | E 10 | SE 8 | E 9 | |
226 | 136 | 82 | 161 | 128 | 147 | 71 | 44 | 24 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 36 | 51 | 62 | 8 | 138 | 7 | 53 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:18PM1.17m | 8:38AM0.89m | 8:52PM1.15m | 9:13AM0.87m | 9:27PM1.11m | 9:51AM0.84m | 10:06PM1.07m | 10:33AM0.82m | 10:47PM1.03m | 11:15AM0.79m | 11:29PM0.99m | 11:57AM0.78m | 00:11AM0.96m | 12:41PM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:47AM0.01m | 2:32PM0.08m | 3:19AM0.04m | 3:04PM0.13m | 3:55AM0.09m | 3:40PM0.19m | 4:35AM0.14m | 4:21PM0.25m | 5:19AM0.18m | 5:07PM0.30m | 6:03AM0.21m | 5:56PM0.33m | 6:47AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 |
 | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | 7:54 |
— | 3 | 10 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 14 |
8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 6 | E 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | N 5 | SE 7 |
 kJ | 226 | 136 | 82 | 23 | 51 | 147 | 71 | 44 | 24 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 147 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | SE 5 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 8 | N 5 | NNE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 9 | WSW 4 | SE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 18 | 2 | 11 | 38 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 7 | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 23 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | NE 2 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | W 3 | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | NW 3 | — | NNW 5 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | 161 | 128 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 24 | 35 | 13 | 14 | 36 | 51 | 62 | 95 | 138 | 2 | — | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 325 | 36 | 177 | 347 | 81 | 179 | 0 | 501 | 484 | 425 | 1053 | 1053 | 876 | 831 | 831 | 509 | 495 | 807 | 467 | 179 | 1126 |
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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.
Laundromats is 56 km (35 miles) from the city of Elizabeth City. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Elizabeth City. Elizabeth City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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