Surf Forecasts:
Laredo surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NNW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laredo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here.
Honestly, the first week and a half of this outlook is a bit of a grind for Laredo. The surf is tiny and the wind is mostly messy. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing much from now through the middle of next week. The water is a warm 73.6°, which is well above average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick rubber.
The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until the 15th, and even then it’s pretty ordinary. The only time things start to feel worthwhile is around the 19th. We’ve got a new northwesterly swell filling in, with waves building from 3.9ft in the morning to 4.6ft by the afternoon. The swell direction is NW, which is exactly what this sheltered spot wants. The combined energy jumps to 408 – that’s a decent push of moderate-to-strong energy for the area. The period stretches out to 11 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell in there, which will give the waves some shape and power.
The morning of the 19th is the standout. It’s clean with that light cross-offshore breeze, and the surf is still a manageable 3.9ft. That’s the pick of the whole window. The afternoon gets a little more size and push, but the wind swings cross-shore and adds a bit of chop, so it won’t be as perfect. This is still a beginner-friendly break, and 4.6ft is right on the edge of being too much for the less experienced, so pick your moments.
The 20th still has some fun-sized waves in the morning – 3.6ft with glassy conditions and a NW swell. It’s a good follow-up session, but the energy backs off a bit. The long-range call is promising, but just remember it’s a week and a half away, so don’t book the day off yet. For now, keep the board in the car and wait for that 19th.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNE 5 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 13 | 88 | 88 | 140 | 73 | 32 | 23 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 49 | 98 | 286 | 151 | 92 | 93 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:31AM3.14m | 9:54PM3.17m | 10:26AM3.01m | 10:57PM2.99m | 11:37AM2.91m | 00:21AM2.88m | 1:04PM2.94m | 1:51AM2.94m | 2:25PM3.13m | 3:07AM3.14m | 3:31PM3.43m | 4:06AM3.38m | 4:26PM3.73m | 4:57AM3.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM0.75m | 4:10AM0.78m | 4:38PM0.90m | 5:16AM0.95m | 5:55PM0.99m | 6:36AM1.02m | 7:22PM0.93m | 7:57AM0.93m | 8:40PM0.71m | 9:06AM0.71m | 9:43PM0.42m | 10:02AM0.46m | 10:36PM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 13 | 88 | 88 | 140 | 73 | 32 | 23 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 32 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 49 | 24 | 286 | 151 | 92 | 93 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NE 5 | NW 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 13 | NNE 5 | N 4 | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 9 | — | — | N 4 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 61 | — | — | 3 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | — | — | W 10 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 19 | 98 | — | — | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 8 | 10 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 147 | 49 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 36 | 394 | 42 | 479 | 517 | 17 | 27 | 61 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 38 | 7 |
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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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