Surf Forecasts:
Laundromats surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with 405 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s get real – we only got one break on the menu for the whole 16-day look, and that’s Laundromats. It’s an exposed spot that likes northeast swell, and you’re gonna need patience. There’s a long dead spell from now right through to Monday September 7th, so don’t even bother before that.
The first real pulse hits Monday September 7th. Morning session sees a solid 7ft swell from the ENE, with a period of just 7 seconds – that’s short-period windswell, robbing any real shape. The combined energy is 412 (moderate-strong), but the onshore cross-wind from the NE at 15 mph is gonna chop it to bits. Not clean, and too big for rookies – this is for experienced folks only. Afternoon drops to 5ft but still cross-onshore, so conditions stay ugly.
Tuesday September 8th is marginal. Morning has 4ft from ENE at 10 seconds, which helps a bit, but that NE cross-onshore wind at 9 mph keeps it choppy. Energy is moderate at 245. Afternoon brings an onshore east wind at 6 mph with 3ft – still not great. No standouts here.
Wednesday September 9th offers a cleaner break. Morning has a light cross-offshore SW breeze at 9 mph and a 2ft ENE swell at 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak (82), but the cleaner look makes it just rideable. Afternoon gets a light S cross-wind and 2ft – small and not worth the drive.
The energy bumps again on Monday September 14th with a 3ft E swell at 7 seconds, pushed by a moderate cross-offshore WSW wind at 12 mph. Energy is 117 (moderate), and the clean morning conditions are the best of the later run – but the period’s short and the size is modest.
Wednesday September 16th brings another spike: the morning has 4ft from ENE at 6 seconds, clean with a moderate cross-offshore N wind at 12 mph. Energy is 127 (moderate). By afternoon it jumps to 5ft but the wind switches cross-onshore, and that short period will make it a lumpy mess. Afternoon is for hardcore locals only.
If I’m picking one that stands out, it’s Monday morning September 14th at Laundromats – 3ft from the east, moderate cross-offshore wind, clean. It’s not pumping, but it’s the most surfable moment in a pretty grim stretch. Keep your expectations low and your board ready. Laundromats (United States), in the region given, is your only play, and it’s a waiting game.
Water temp’s about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Hang tight – forecasts can flip, but right now I’d say take a few days off and shoot for that Monday window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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 kJ | 65 | 45 | 43 | 27 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 61 | 405 | 256 | 287 | 223 | 200 | 145 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:59PM0.99m | 12:35PM1.26m | 00:53AM0.94m | 1:35PM1.24m | 2:00AM0.91m | 2:50PM1.23m | 3:22AM0.92m | 4:03PM1.24m | 4:34AM0.98m | 5:06PM1.27m | 5:38AM1.06m | 6:05PM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:11AM0.17m | 7:17PM0.34m | 7:08AM0.21m | 8:26PM0.35m | 8:14AM0.25m | 9:38PM0.33m | 9:27AM0.24m | 10:41PM0.28m | 10:35AM0.21m | 11:41PM0.21m | 11:41AM0.17m | 00:37AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 7:29 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 30 | — | 2 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 65 | 45 | 43 | 27 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 287 | 223 | 200 | 145 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | — | S 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | NE 6 | S 6 | NE 7 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | — | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 15 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | W 4 | N 4 | — | NE 5 | NE 4 | NNE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | 9 | 6 | 61 | 405 | 256 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 244 | 63 | 302 | 860 | 179 | 56 | 1284 | 179 | 834 | 527 | 324 | 347 | 114 | 81 | 114 | 438 | 0 |
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