
Surf Forecasts:
Laundromats surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, S swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 5s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Laundromats in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for a proper paddle. The data’s lean, and I don’t see any real juice. We’ve got a long stretch of weak, short-period junk and a lot of wind that’s just not cooperating. Let’s walk through it as it comes.
The first sign of anything surfable is on Wednesday, July 22nd, afternoon. At Laundromats, we’re looking at a 6ft swell coming from the south, but with a period of only 5 seconds – that’s all chop and no drive. The combined wave energy is still moderate at 172, but the conditions are “surfable waves but very ordinary.” The wind is light out of the SW, which is cross-off, so it’s clean, but that short period means the waves will be soft and mushy. Not a standout, but it’s the first crack.
Then we hit a dry spell. The 23rd and 24th are a waste – poor surf and cross-on breezes. The 25th, Saturday morning, is still poor, but by Saturday afternoon, we get a tiny lift. The swell is a measly 2ft from the ESE with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is weak at 61. But the wind turns light out of the NNW, making it cross-off and clean. It’s surfable, but barely.
The 26th, Sunday, is actually the best we’ve got. In the morning, it’s glassy with a slight air out of the NNE, and the swell is 2ft from the ESE at 8 seconds. The energy is weak at 52, but with zero wind, it’s clean. The afternoon is the same – glassy with a light SSW. It’s not gonna be big, but if you’re itching for a log or a longboard, this is your shot. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Then it’s back to the grind. The 27th through August 4th are mostly poor, with the odd surfable moment on August 5th, Wednesday morning. That morning, we get a 3ft swell from the SE with a 7-second period, and for the first time in a while, the wind is offshore – a gentle breeze out of the WSW. The combined energy is weak at 60. It’s clean, but it’s small. And that’s the last real chance in the window.
Overall, the consistency is spotty. Most days are a bust. The standout is hands-down Sunday, July 26th, with those glassy conditions. It’s not a big day, but it’s the only time the ocean gives you a clean face. August 5th is a distant second if you can wait that long, but it’s a long-range bet and less certain.
Forget the kites – the swell’s too weak even for that. Just keep your eyes on the glassy mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | E 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
6 | 6 | 89 | 2 | 37 | 153 | 42 | 26 | 21 | 65 | 46 | 44 | 39 | 43 | 50 | 67 | 48 | 47 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:11AM0.86m | 2:04PM1.05m | 2:07AM0.78m | 3:05PM1.04m | 3:15AM0.74m | 4:00PM1.03m | 4:14AM0.73m | 4:48PM1.04m | 5:06AM0.74m | 5:35PM1.05m | 5:58AM0.77m | 6:22PM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:36AM0.12m | 8:45PM0.30m | 8:25AM0.20m | 9:44PM0.33m | 9:16AM0.25m | 10:37PM0.34m | 10:05AM0.28m | 11:28PM0.32m | 10:53AM0.29m | 00:20AM0.29m | 11:44AM0.27m | 1:04AM0.23m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
8:16 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 1 | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 33 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
1 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 37 | 19 | 42 | 48 | 21 | 65 | 46 | 33 | 39 | 43 | 50 | 67 | 48 | 47 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | SSE 3 |
6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 26 | 18 | 30 | 26 | 44 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 5 | S 4 | W 3 | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | S 6 | NNE 5 |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | WSW 4 | NW 3 | ESE 8 | — | W 3 | — | ESE 2 | — | — | NW 3 | — | WSW 2 |
5 | 8 | 89 | 108 | 85 | 153 | 91 | 11 | 2 | 26 | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 834 | 1082 | 1082 | 755 | 82 | 0 | 81 | 56 | 177 | 95 | 249 | 204 | 5 | 95 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
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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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