Surf Forecasts:
Laredo surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 953 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with NNW 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 (Sep 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Laredo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laredo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow burn this time around in Laredo, so don’t rush out the door just yet. The first few days are a write-off with nothing worthwhile. Saturday 5th September is flat and messy, and you’ll be staring at a 1 ft bump with a 14-second period that’s just not connecting. Keep the boards in the car.
Things finally start to turn on Sunday 6th September. There’s a jump to 5 ft of west-northwest swell, period around 12 seconds, and the wind goes offshore from the WNW at 6 mph. That means clean faces. The combined energy is moderate at 505, so it’s not a monster, but it’s the first real surf of the window. Monday 7th September morning drops to 2 ft, but the wind goes glassy—dead calm—and the long period of 15 seconds will push those tiny lines through (199 energy). It’s a long-period groundswell, so at a sheltered spot like Laredo, those waves might hold their shape better than they would at a beach break. Still, it’s small.
The standout for this whole run is Wednesday 9th September morning. Swell hits 6 ft from the NNW with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 1061—solid, moderate-to-strong energy. Wind is nearly nothing, just a 3 mph cross-offshore from the NW. That’ll be clean, punchy, and genuinely fun. Thursday 10th September morning is also worth a look: 5 ft from the NNW, light WNW winds, glassy conditions, and 450 energy—another clean session.
After that, the swell fades fast. From Friday 11th September onward, it’s mostly knee-high dribble with poor or ordinary surf, and there’s a long flat spell that runs from the 12th through the 15th. You get a little kick on Wednesday 16th September morning—4 ft from the NW with a 14-second period and 522 energy, and a gentle offshore wind from the west—but it’s not a standout, just a decent option if you’re jonesing. After that, it’s back to near-flat conditions through the 20th. Best bet? Get on Wednesday morning, 9th September. It’s the only day that really delivers. Water temp is average for this time of year—nothing unusual there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). 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) | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
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 kJ | 67 | 514 | 841 | 835 | 488 | 297 | 142 | 107 | 249 | 242 | 169 | 145 | 119 | 932 | 953 | 710 | 450 | 352 | 200 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:42PM2.86m | 11:22AM2.87m | 00:21AM2.74m | 1:02PM2.91m | 1:56AM2.86m | 2:24PM3.15m | 3:05AM3.11m | 3:25PM3.47m | 3:58AM3.38m | 4:14PM3.76m | 4:42AM3.60m | 4:57PM3.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:54AM1.09m | 5:47PM1.05m | 6:27AM1.16m | 7:23PM0.96m | 7:55AM1.01m | 8:40PM0.69m | 9:00AM0.73m | 9:37PM0.39m | 9:51AM0.44m | 10:23PM0.13m | 10:35AM0.20m | 11:04PM-0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — |
 | 8:44 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 67 | 514 | 841 | 835 | 488 | 297 | 142 | 67 | 249 | 242 | 169 | 145 | 119 | 932 | 953 | 710 | 450 | 352 | 200 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNW 14 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 6 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 136 | — | 13 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 95 | — | — | — | 40 | 129 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 18 | NW 15 | — | — | — | — | N 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 107 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 19 | — | — | 17 | 36 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 27 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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