Surf Forecasts:
Laredo surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laredo this week:
The surf forecast for Laredo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Laredo in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laredo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Laredo for the next 16 days.
For the first week and a half, it’s pretty flat or tiny. The combined wave energy numbers are low—mostly in the double digits or low triple digits—and it’s all tagged as “poor surf conditions.” The water’s running at 74°F with a anomaly of about 3°F above average, so it’s a touch warmer than normal.
Mornings see light offshore or glassy wind, especially on Wednesday, Thursday, and Tuesday the 18th. The problem is the swell is undersized—mostly under 3 feet—coming from the NNW or NW with periods from 6 to 12 seconds. You might get a tiny knee- or waist-high wave if you’re determined, but it’s more about floating around than surfing.
The one real standout comes on Sunday, the 24th of August. The morning shows a jump to 617 in combined energy, with a solid 6-foot swell from the NNW, period at 7 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the WNW at 15 mph. This is the biggest push of the whole window. The swell direction aligns nearly perfectly with the optimum NW direction for Laredo. At over 5 feet, it’s getting into expert territory for the spot, and the short period means it’s windswell, not groundswell, but the offshore wind will groom it nicely. That morning is the time to be out.
After that, it drops off fast. By Tuesday the 25th, we’re back to weak, small surf, and the last few days are tiny again.
Bottom line: the first week is a waiting game, but that Sunday the 24th is a legit session. If you can hold out until then, it’s worth it. The glassy mornings before that might give you a fun longboard wave, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 5 |
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 kJ | 37 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 56 | 72 | 64 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 60 | 70 | 178 | 226 | 173 | 153 | 132 | 86 | 29 | 44 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:13PM3.97m | 5:42AM3.73m | 5:57PM4.11m | 6:23AM3.78m | 6:39PM4.12m | 7:03AM3.74m | 7:19PM4.00m | 7:41AM3.63m | 7:57PM3.78m | 8:18AM3.46m | 8:35PM3.49m | 8:55AM3.24m | 9:14PM3.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:51AM0.22m | 11:23PM-0.05m | 11:36AM0.06m | 00:07AM-0.15m | 12:17PM-0.01m | 00:47AM-0.12m | 12:58PM0.02m | 1:26AM0.01m | 1:38PM0.16m | 2:04AM0.23m | 2:17PM0.38m | 2:42AM0.51m | 2:59PM0.65m | 3:22AM0.81m | |||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 5 |
| kJ | 37 | 15 | 13 | 25 | 56 | 72 | 64 | 43 | 21 | 37 | 60 | 61 | 178 | 226 | 173 | 153 | 132 | 86 | 29 | 44 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | — | N 4 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNW 8 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 19 | 20 | 13 | — | 1 | — | — | 41 | 39 | 37 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | NW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | 4 | 19 | — | — | — | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 49 | 36 | 63 | 49 | 11 | 11 | 362 | 181 | 49 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 49 | 159 |
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The above surf forecast table for Laredo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Laredo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Laredo 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 (Laredo) 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).
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