Laundromats Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.08° N 75.69° W

Laundromats Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Laundromats sea temperature is
26.1°C
1.0° 

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


Laundromats surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with ESE swell.

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 (Sep 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 13th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 13th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got on the table for Laundromats.

Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak stretch ahead. We’re looking at over a week of nothing but poor surf conditions starting from Sunday the 13th. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is tiny, and it’s just not worth paddling out. That run of rubbish lasts all the way through to the 21st of September.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn't come until Tuesday the 22nd of September. We finally see some decent energy building, with the combined swell energy hitting a solid 373 (moderate) in the morning. The swell will be around 5.2ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSW. That’s a good setup. The water temp is about 78.9°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so it’ll feel nice. Tuesday afternoon pushes that energy even higher to 504, still clean with that cross-off wind.

Wednesday the 23rd keeps the clean theme going, especially in the afternoon. We get a glassy offshore wind from the west and the swell holds at a clean 3.6ft from the east. The combined energy is 411, so there’s plenty of push. This is the standout window. The swell direction matches the optimum (NE), the wind is offshore, and the waves will be well-shaped and clean. It won't be huge, but for a spot that has been dead for a week, this is the time to go.

After that, Thursday the 24th gets messy again with a short period swell and onshore wind. But then Friday the 25th morning offers another clean window with offshore winds from the WNW. Swell is 5.2ft from the ENE with a longer 10-second period, giving it some real grunt (combined energy 467). The wind direction isn't quite the ideal offshore, but it’s still offshore enough for clean, lined-up waves. That’s a solid option for the more experienced crew, as 5.2ft can get a bit much for beginners. The afternoon turns choppy as the wind swings onshore.

The following week sees the energy fade out, with smaller, less consistent surf and the wind becoming an issue again. The cleanest windows are definitely Tuesday the 22nd through Friday morning the 25th. For the second week, it’s looking more ordinary, with nothing really standing out beyond small, clean morning sessions on the 27th and 28th, but the swell is small and weak. Get it while it’s good.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
1.4
NNE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.3
ENE
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1.2
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1.1
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E
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0.3
E
12
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E
12
0.2
E
12
0.4
ESE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
55
32
94
131
136
122
186
155
142
84
52
54
49
29
34
24
24
10
40
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
W
35
N
35
NNE
30
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
15
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20
NE
15
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15
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NE
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NE
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ENE
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SE
25
SSW
Wind State
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High Tide
9:50PM1.12m
10:20AM1.29m
10:33PM1.05m
11:04AM1.25m
11:16PM0.99m
11:46AM1.19m
11:58PM0.93m
12:28PM1.13m
00:42AM0.88m
1:17PM1.09m
1:36AM0.84m
2:19PM1.05m
2:52AM0.84m
Low Tide
3:57PM0.18m
3:58AM0.15m
4:45PM0.27m
4:39AM0.25m
5:34PM0.36m
5:22AM0.34m
6:21PM0.44m
6:06AM0.43m
7:10PM0.50m
6:53AM0.50m
8:08PM0.55m
7:47AM0.55m
9:11PM0.55m
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7:13
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 mm
9
4
Temp °C
28
28
26
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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.

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