Laundromats Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.08° N 75.69° W

Laundromats Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Laundromats sea temperature is
28.5° C
1.8° 

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


Laundromats surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with 78 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laundromats this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with this one – the next couple of weeks at Laundromats are a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, flat, or messy run with barely a whisper of surf worth paddling out for.

The water’s sitting at a warmer-than-normal 83°F, which is about 3°F above what you’d expect for this time of year – a touch warmer, feels like a bath.

Over the next week and a half, there’s basically nothing to get excited about. From Sunday the 16th right through until Thursday the 27th of August, the swell is tiny – mostly 1ft to 2ft, with periods all over the shop but rarely holding any power. The combined swell energy is weak (less than 100) on every single day until the 27th, and the wave comments just say “poor surf conditions” over and over. You’ll get cross-onshore breezes, lumpy chop, and the odd glassy moment on Thursday the 20th morning, but with only 1ft of swell it’s still not worth wetting a wetsuit for. There’s a long gap of about 11 days with no real recommendation – just flat, blown-out nothingness.

Now, Thursday the 27th of August morning finally shows a little pulse. The swell bumps to 2ft from the ESE, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy hits 157 (moderate energy). The wind swings NNW at 15 km/h (9 mph), giving a clean, cross-off breeze. It’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so don’t expect perfection, but if you’re desperate, this is the only window that looks even half-decent. The afternoon turns choppy again with a cross-on wind, so the morning is your best shot. After that, Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th see a little more size (2ft to 3ft), but it’s cross-on with fresh winds and lumpy – not worth the paddle.

Honestly, if you’re a paddler, this is a write-off period. If the wind keeps up and the swell stays small and gutless, the setup here might actually look more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing. It’s rarely consistent, and this blank run is a bit more normal for the area – don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night).

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.3
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8
0.4
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9
0.4
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ESE
9
0.6
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11
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0.2
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
9
19
14
32
78
65
33
31
25
14
14
28
24
18
24
23
22
13
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSE
20
WSW
10
N
15
ENE
15
SE
15
ENE
20
E
10
SSE
5
ENE
20
ESE
15
SW
15
SE
20
SSE
35
SW
10
W
10
SSE
35
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:07PM1.05m
11:43AM1.19m
11:50PM0.97m
12:26PM1.15m
00:32AM0.89m
1:13PM1.09m
1:19AM0.83m
2:09PM1.05m
2:22AM0.78m
3:15PM1.04m
3:36AM0.78m
4:11PM1.05m
4:33AM0.80m
Low Tide
5:24AM0.09m
6:10PM0.26m
6:07AM0.19m
7:01PM0.35m
6:49AM0.28m
7:58PM0.42m
7:36AM0.36m
9:00PM0.46m
8:31AM0.41m
9:57PM0.47m
9:29AM0.43m
10:47PM0.45m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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