Surf Forecasts:
Laredo surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NNW swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laredo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ve scoured the charts for you. Let’s be real, it’s been a tough stretch out here. We’ve got a long, dry spell to get through before we see anything worth paddling out for.
Right now, and for the next several days, it’s pretty flat and uninspiring. The best we can muster is tiny slop around 1ft to 2ft. The winds are mostly light and cross-off or glassy, so the water looks clean, but you could count the ripples on one hand. There’s just no push behind it. We’re looking at a solid gap of weak energy – the combined swell readings are mostly in the 20s and 30s, which is barely a bump. Thursday the 6th of August brought a bit more life with a moderate combined energy (137), but the waves were still poor and ordinary at 3ft. It’s just not enough to get excited about.
Now, if you’re patient, there’s a flicker of something real on Monday the 17th of August. That’s the one to keep your eye on. Laredo, a sheltered beginner-friendly spot that faces into a NW optimum should finally see some proper swell. We’re looking at chest-to-head-high waves coming in at 4ft from the NNW. The period is a solid 10 seconds, so there’s some real groundswell energy behind it – you’ll feel the power. The combined swell energy jumps up to a strong 327, which is a real statement. And get this, the wind is set to be offshore from the west at 6 mph. That’s the golden ticket. It’s going to groom those faces clean. This is your standout. It’s a week and a half out, so don’t book the time off just yet, but it’s got all the ingredients for a proper session. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a 3/2 should do you fine.
For the rest of the run, it’s mostly a waiting game. Honestly, with the tiny surf and clean conditions, it looks more interesting for a kite than a surfboard for most of the period.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
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 kJ | 24 | 14 | 22 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 36 | 82 | 137 | 124 | 108 | 127 | 87 | 43 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:34AM3.39m | 7:48PM3.62m | 8:09AM3.34m | 8:24PM3.51m | 8:47AM3.26m | 9:04PM3.36m | 9:31AM3.14m | 9:54PM3.17m | 10:26AM3.01m | 10:57PM2.99m | 11:37AM2.91m | 00:21AM2.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:26AM0.30m | 1:34PM0.39m | 2:00AM0.35m | 2:10PM0.47m | 2:37AM0.45m | 2:50PM0.60m | 3:19AM0.60m | 3:38PM0.75m | 4:10AM0.78m | 4:38PM0.90m | 5:16AM0.95m | 5:55PM0.99m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 24 | 14 | 22 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 36 | 82 | 137 | 124 | 108 | 127 | 87 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 14 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 104 | 435 | 17 | 201 | 201 | 173 | 159 | 460 | 204 | 241 | 49 | 28 | 0 | 38 | 10 | 10 | 49 | 11 |
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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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