Surf Forecasts:
Laundromats surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, SSE swell with 31 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 16 days are 0.9m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Laundromats over the next couple of weeks. Water’s sitting at 83°F, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s not a letdown.
The pattern is flat and disappointing. From Wednesday 19 August through to Sunday 23 August, the waves are tiny – 0.7ft to 1ft – with weak energy (between 15 and 32 units). Winds are messy, cross or cross-on, and with short periods around 8 to 9 seconds, there’s no push. It’s flat and choppy.
Monday 24 August morning offers a little flicker: 2ft from the south, period 6 seconds, and glassy winds. The energy is still weak at 63, and the wave comment is “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not bad, but it’s not good. A tease.
Then another gap. From Monday afternoon right through to early Sunday 30 August, it’s mostly poor, with cross-off winds and clean conditions but barely any swell – 1.0ft to 2ft. The energy stays low, under 60. The setup is clean, but there’s nothing to ride.
Finally, on Sunday 30 August morning, we see a bit of life: 4ft from the northeast, period 6 seconds, with clean cross-off winds. The energy jumps to 243 (moderate). The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” It’s still short-period, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but this is the biggest swell in the whole run. If you’re desperate, this is the best option. The northeast direction is right off the optimum swell direction for Laundromats, which is northeast, so that lines up. Winds are cross-off, so it’ll be clean. But the period is short, so don’t expect much power.
After that, Monday 31 August through Wednesday 2 September drops back to 2ft to 4ft, mostly cross-on winds, and the energy stays moderate (192 to 276). Winds are onshore, so it’s choppy. Not great.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Thursday 3 September. Glassy winds, 3ft from the east-northeast, period 9 seconds, and energy at 161. The wave comment is “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s clean and small, but it’s about as good as it gets. The swell direction is close to the optimum northeast, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be the cleanest wave of the fortnight. For a small wave cruiser, that’s your window.
Bottom line: this is a long, quiet period. The best on offer is the morning of Thursday 3 September – glassy, clean, small but rideable. If you need a bigger push, the Sunday 30 August morning has a bit more size but it’s short-period and marginal. Otherwise, keep your board waxed and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
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29 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:19AM0.83m | 2:09PM1.05m | 2:22AM0.78m | 3:15PM1.04m | 3:36AM0.78m | 4:11PM1.05m | 4:33AM0.80m | 5:00PM1.07m | 5:24AM0.84m | 5:47PM1.11m | 6:14AM0.90m | 6:32PM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:36AM0.36m | 9:00PM0.46m | 8:31AM0.41m | 9:57PM0.47m | 9:29AM0.43m | 10:47PM0.45m | 10:22AM0.42m | 11:36PM0.41m | 11:13AM0.39m | 00:23AM0.34m | 12:05PM0.34m | 1:02AM0.27m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:47 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 7 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | E 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
29 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 31 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NE 4 | E 6 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 5 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | NE 4 | E 6 | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 4 | — | E 6 |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | — | S 3 | S 5 | S 3 | SW 3 | — | S 3 | SW 3 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | E 3 | SE 3 |
— | — | 3 | 12 | — | — | 3 | 10 | 7 | 2 | — | 7 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 470 | 533 | 860 | 255 | 1270 | 95 | 325 | 0 | 5 | 543 | 82 | 416 | 4 | 95 | 244 | 177 | 244 | 860 | 421 |
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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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