Laundromats Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.08° N 75.69° W

Laundromats Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Laundromats sea temperature is
27.8°C
1.5° 

Laundromats surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Laundromats surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, E swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with E 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 1st Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laundromats over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here.

Look, I’ll be straight with you—this outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window and not a single day where the surf is worth paddling out for. The whole period is a write-off for any proper waves. The first solid recommendation doesn’t even show up until the start of September, and even then it’s just barely surfable with very ordinary conditions.

Let’s start with what’s on offer: Laundromats is the only spot in the game, and it’s an exposed beach break that’s fairly consistent. Through the end of August, it’s all poor surf. Tuesday the 25th has a tiny 1ft SE swell, 11-second period, with a cross-shore wind and a combined energy of just 35 – weak and messy. The water’s sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a bit unusual but not a game-changer.

Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are no better—swell stays under 2ft, periods drop to 8-9 seconds, and winds are cross-on or cross-shore. The energy creeps up to 75-80 on Thursday, but it’s still weak and choppy. Friday the 28th morning actually has a fresh offshore wind from the W at 18 mph, which cleans it right up, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft with an 8-second period, so it’s clean but tiny. That’s about as good as it gets for the first week.

Saturday the 29th afternoon goes glassy, with zero wind, but the swell is only 1ft from the ESE, 8 seconds, and energy at 27. You’re not going to catch anything with push.

Moving into the second week, Monday the 1st of September shows a glimmer—early morning has a 1ft E swell, but the period jumps to 15 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and at Laundromats (a beach break), it’ll likely break too straight to be any fun. The wind is offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, so it’s clean, and the combined energy hits 88—still weak, but the best we’ve seen. The score is just a 1 out of 10, meaning surfable but very ordinary.

Wednesday the 2nd is similar: 2ft E swell, 12-second period, gentle offshore wind from the W, and energy at 114—now we’re in moderate territory. Clean conditions, but the height is tiny. Friday the 4th afternoon is the standout of the whole period: 2ft ESE swell, 10-second period, gentle offshore wind from the W, and energy reaches 177—the highest in the whole forecast. Conditions are clean, but it’s still only a 1 out of 10 for surf quality. For a wave that small, you’d need a longboard and a lot of patience.

After that, the last week fades back into poor surf, with tiny swell, cross-on winds, and energy dropping into the teens and twenties.

So, the truth is: there’s nothing here worth chasing. The best you’ll get is a clean, tiny wave on the 4th of September, but it’s not for beginners or anyone expecting a proper ride. For kite surfers? The exposed setup and consistent cross-shore winds might be more interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a blank run. This area tends to go quiet like this—it’s not unusual, but it doesn’t mean it’ll stay poor forever. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:32PM1.15m
6:57AM0.96m
7:12PM1.18m
7:35AM1.03m
7:48PM1.20m
8:11AM1.10m
8:24PM1.20m
8:47AM1.16m
9:00PM1.18m
9:26AM1.21m
9:40PM1.14m
10:09AM1.25m
10:23PM1.09m
Low Tide
12:05PM0.34m
1:02AM0.27m
12:53PM0.28m
1:35AM0.19m
1:35PM0.22m
2:06AM0.12m
2:14PM0.18m
2:38AM0.09m
2:54PM0.16m
3:11AM0.07m
3:37PM0.18m
3:49AM0.07m
4:27PM0.21m
4:32AM0.09m
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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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