Laundromats surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 02 May 2026 EDT
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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
16.6° C
(Which is 2.4°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 Friday (May 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue morning, near gales from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
1.5
NNE
5
1.2
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.9
S
4
0.3
ENE
9
0.8
S
4
0.8
S
4
0.8
SSE
5
1.1
S
5
1.1
S
5
1.5
S
5
0.2
E
10
1.3
SE
9
1.2
NNW
6
0.7
N
6
0.3
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
133
155
90
61
44
28
20
28
16
18
24
39
52
54
119
7
287
115
33
15
Wind (km/h)
40
N
35
NNE
20
NNW
25
NW
20
ENE
25
SSE
20
SW
35
S
30
SSW
15
SW
30
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
35
SSW
45
SSW
60
SSW
45
NW
20
NW
5
SSE
25
SSW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
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
00:56AM0.93m
Low Tide
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
6:46PM0.34m
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
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7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:53
7:54
2
3
1
2
Temp °C
13
11
13
12
14
15
18
20
18
20
22
20
21
24
21
22
22
21
12
16
16
8
3
6
5
8
9
14
15
11
18
18
15
18
20
17
16
16
15
7
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
N
5
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
1.3
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.7
N
6
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
57
52
155
90
25
44
28
17
18
16
16
7
8
7
7
7
7
287
61
33
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.6
ENE
9
0.3
NNE
5
0.3
SE
7
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.5
SE
8
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
6
36
20
18
61
5
9
20
3
3
3
3
3
7
8
7
7
27
27
31
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
13
0.3
E
9
0.3
N
5
Energy kJ
4
15
9
6
6
1
1
3
15
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNE
4
1.5
NNE
5
0.4
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
SSW
2
0.8
S
4
0.9
S
4
0.5
S
5
0.8
S
4
0.8
S
4
0.8
SSE
5
1.1
S
5
1.1
S
5
1.5
S
5
1.7
SSE
7
1.1
W
4
1.2
NNW
6
0.4
W
3
Energy kJ
44
133
7
21
4
1
18
28
13
18
24
39
52
54
119
327
46
115
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
327
249
81
179
207
95
495
298
676
1905
509
868
831
1232
676
831
926
243
95
0
421
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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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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