
Surf Forecasts:
Laundromats surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with 37 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, and for the most part, it’s looking pretty flat and frustrating around here. We’re talking a long stretch of tiny, weak surf that’ll have you staring at the ocean wondering where it all went.
The star of the show, for better or worse, is Laundromats. But here’s the thing – there’s a big gap at the start. For the first week and a half, from Monday the 10th right through to the 20th, there is simply nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly under a foot and a half, and the energy is all over the place but real weak. We’re talking combined swell energy readings mostly in the single digits and teens, occasionally pushing into the 20s and 30s, which is nothing to get excited about. It’s a blank run, plain and simple.
You’ll see a few moments where the wind goes offshore or even glassy, like Thursday the 14th morning, but there’s no swell to go with it. It’s a tease. The water temp here is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 83°, which is a slight bump above average, but that’s about the only interesting thing going on.
Then, around the 19th, we finally see a pulse of energy. The combined energy jumps to 217 on Wednesday morning, which is a moderate push, but the wind is on it and the swell direction isn’t ideal, coming from the ESE. It’s not the clean, organised stuff we want. The period is up around 12 seconds, so there’s some groundswell in there, but it’s messy with the cross-onshore breeze. Still too small and too sloppy to call a highlight.
The real window, if you can call it that, opens up around Thursday the 21st. It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the closest we get to something rideable. The swell stays small, around 2ft, but the wind swings to a light cross-off from the SSW in the morning, which cleans it up a bit. The combined energy is around 40-50, still weak, but at least it’s surfable. A total novice’s wave, not a lot of push behind it, but you could get a few knee-to-waist high runners if you’re keen. The period is short, around 8-9 seconds, so it’s just windswell, breaking a bit crumbly.
After that, the window closes again. The tail end of the forecast, into the 24th and 25th, shows the swell dropping back down to almost nothing, with the energy fading away. It looks like we’re back to square one. The only thing that might be worth mentioning is a longer-period pulse of 15 seconds showing up late on Tuesday the 18th, but it’s onshore and the energy is still low, so it’s not doing us any favours. Long period like that on a beach break can be a bit straight and closed out anyway, so we’re not missing much.
Honestly, there are no standouts in this whole run. If you’re desperate, Thursday the 21st morning is your best bet, but keep those expectations on the sand. With the wind and the onshore slop on most days, the setup here looks more interesting for a session on a kite than a paddle. It’s a bleak outlook, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, so don’t chuck the board in the shed just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | S 6 | NNW 3 | N 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 26 | 11 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:16PM1.31m | 6:47AM1.03m | 7:14PM1.33m | 7:43AM1.11m | 8:04PM1.33m | 8:33AM1.17m | 8:50PM1.30m | 9:21AM1.21m | 9:36PM1.23m | 10:09AM1.22m | 10:22PM1.15m | 10:58AM1.21m | 11:07PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:44AM0.03m | 00:56AM0.02m | 12:50PM-0.02m | 1:47AM-0.06m | 1:47PM-0.06m | 2:31AM-0.10m | 2:38PM-0.06m | 3:13AM-0.10m | 3:29PM-0.01m | 3:56AM-0.06m | 4:22PM0.07m | 4:40AM0.01m | 5:17PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | S 4 | N 5 | N 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 26 | 11 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | WSW 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 |
5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | SSE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 4 | E 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | ESE 8 | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | W 3 | S 6 | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | SW 3 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — | SE 5 | SSE 4 |
1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 19 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | 11 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 831 | 2594 | 265 | 243 | 421 | 82 | 441 | 1066 | 396 | 1270 | 2136 | 82 | 95 | 95 | 82 | 177 | 548 | 331 | 603 | 1086 | 243 |
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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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