Laundromats Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.

Look, I’ll level with you – this 16-day window for Laundromats is pretty grim. The first proper surfable moment doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 18th of August, and even then it’s nothing to write home about. You’re looking at a gap of nearly two weeks with nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a long, flat spell. But hang in there, because we do get one little glimmer.

The water temp is sitting at about 81°, which is roughly 0.9° warmer than the average for this time of year – nothing wild, just a touch warm.

From now right through to Monday the 17th, it’s pretty much a write-off. Tiny waves, wonky winds, and a whole lot of "poor surf conditions" in the data. We’re talking swell heights bottoming out around 0.7ft to 2ft, with periods mostly under 8 seconds – so weak, short-period slop. Combined swell energy stays below 100 (weak stuff), and the wind is mostly cross-off or cross, but never really lining up to make anything of the tiny swell. The surf quality is just not there. Don’t bother.

Now, Tuesday the 18th of August is the only day that pokes its head up. The morning session at Laundromats shows a bit of life: 3ft of swell coming from the east, with a short period of 6 seconds. Combined energy climbs to 82 (still weak, but better). The wind is light from the northwest, creating clean, cross-off conditions. The report calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and I’d agree. It’s not going to be epic, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, the early session on the 18th is your best bet. By the afternoon, the wind swings and things get choppy again with cross-onshore breeze.

Wednesday the 19th has a bit of similar size – 3ft from the east – but the winds are stronger and more messy. The morning has a risk of thunderstorms and a moderate breeze from the north, keeping it clean-ish, but the swell is still short-period and uninspiring. The afternoon gets blown out by a fresh northerly breeze. So Tuesday morning is the standout, even if it’s a modest one.

Because this is a fairly exposed setup, and the default optimum swell direction is northeast, but we’re getting easterly swells here, it’s not a perfect match. The break is fairly consistent overall, which is the only reason I’m hopeful the next forecast might bring better news. For now, mark your calendar for Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, for a slim chance at a few clean, small waves. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

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