Laundromats Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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