Laundromats Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.08° N 75.69° W

Laundromats Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Laundromats sea temperature is
28.2° C
1.7° 

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


Laundromats surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, ESE swell with 44 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laundromats this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m staring at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and truth be told, it’s about as exciting as a flat tire. We’ve got a solid stretch of nothing much happening, so let’s just call it what it is.

The only break on the radar is Laundromats, and it’s an exposed, intermediate-level spot. For the next week and a half, the swell is tiny—mostly around 0.7 ft to 1 ft with short, weak periods from the ESE. The combined energy is in the low double digits, like 16 (weak energy), and the water is a toasty 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The wind is a mixed bag, but it’s not enough to save the day. Between Wednesday August 19 and Friday August 28, the surf is consistently rated as poor, with hardly a wave worth paddling for. There’s a long gap of dead quiet before we see any real change.

The first glimmer of something happens on Friday August 28th morning. The swell nudges up to 2 ft from the SE, period at 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 101 (moderate energy). The wind is light and cross-off from the NNW, making for clean conditions. They call it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and that’s being generous. It’s a step up from the flat spell, but nothing to get excited about.

Then, on Tuesday September 1st afternoon, we get a bit more. The swell is still only 2 ft, but it’s from the E with a period of 12 seconds—that’s a longer period groundswell that’ll have a bit more push. The combined energy is 130 (moderate energy), and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SW. It’s a clean setup, but the size is tiny. Not a standout, but it’s the best we’ll see.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is Wednesday September 2nd morning. Swell is 2 ft from the ESE, period 11 seconds, combined energy 143 (moderate energy). The wind is light and cross-off from the N, giving us clean conditions. Again, it’s “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The swell direction is from the ESE, and the optimum swell direction for Laundromats is NE, so it’s not ideal, but for this stretch, it’s the best on offer. The longer period will help shape the waves a bit, but at 2 ft, it’s still small, so it’s fine for beginners and intermediates alike.

After that, the energy drops back. Thursday September 3rd has 2 ft from the E/ENE, but the wind goes cross-shore with a bit of chop, making it messy. Honestly, the whole window is a low-energy affair. The best bet is to keep an eye on that Wednesday September 2nd morning window. Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Laundromats, so you might have some company, but with conditions this ordinary, it won’t be packed.

If you’re a kite surfer, the windier days later in the period might be more interesting than the paddle-in surf. For now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
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E
9
0.4
E
8
0.7
S
6
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.3
E
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
31
25
14
14
14
15
16
16
24
23
32
12
11
25
27
25
23
22
44
22
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
ENE
15
S
10
S
30
S
10
SW
5
N
10
E
40
WNW
15
WSW
5
SSE
20
SW
15
WSW
5
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
W
25
SSW
Wind State
cross
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
High Tide
1:13PM1.09m
1:19AM0.83m
2:09PM1.05m
2:22AM0.78m
3:15PM1.04m
3:36AM0.78m
4:11PM1.05m
4:33AM0.80m
5:00PM1.07m
5:24AM0.84m
5:47PM1.11m
6:14AM0.90m
6:32PM1.15m
Low Tide
7:58PM0.42m
7:36AM0.36m
9:00PM0.46m
8:31AM0.41m
9:57PM0.47m
9:29AM0.43m
10:47PM0.45m
10:22AM0.42m
11:36PM0.41m
11:13AM0.39m
00:23AM0.34m
12:05PM0.34m
1:02AM0.27m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
29
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28
32
30
23
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26
32
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30
27
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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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