Laredo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Laredo over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first few days are a bit of a struggle. The swell is tiny and the conditions are poor, so you’re not missing much if you keep the board in the car. It’s not until Friday the 28th that things start to get interesting. The water’s sitting at 74°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or even just boardies.

Friday morning the 28th sees a jump in swell to 5 ft from the northwest, with glassy conditions and light wind. The combined energy is moderate at 257, and while it’s not firing on all cylinders, it’s definitely surfable. Friday afternoon is where the real standout lies: the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the NW, with a clean 9-second period, cross-offshore wind, and the energy jumps to 405. This is the best session of the whole run – good shape, clean lines, and not too crowded. It’s a solid option for intermediate surfers; the 5 ft might be a bit much for beginners, but it’s not a beast.

Sunday the 30th afternoon also looks promising, with 4 ft and a longer 11-second period swell from the NW, clean cross-off wind, and energy at 404. That longer period will give the waves some punch and better shape, especially if you can find a sandbank that holds.

After that, the second week sees a mix of onshore winds and patchy conditions. There’s a brief window on Wednesday morning the 2nd of September with 5 ft and 11-second period, but the wind is onshore, so it’s likely messy. The final few days from the 6th to the 9th of September have some clean, glassy mornings with 3 ft to 4 ft swell, but the energy is lower and the quality is just ordinary. Nothing to get too excited about.

Overall, Friday afternoon the 28th and Sunday afternoon the 30th are your best bets. Get out there when the wind is light and the swell is clean.

Rusty

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