Laredo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down Laredo. This is a sheltered north-west spot that’s made for beginners, but the first few days of the 16-day window are a total washout. The swell is tiny, and the wind is blowing straight onshore, so you’re not missing anything. The wait is worth it if you’re a beginner, but the real highlights are few and far between.

Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are a bust. Waves are around 2ft to 2ft, with onshore easterly winds making a mess of things. Water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild. Friday the 4th actually cleans up with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is still only 2ft to 2ft with a weak 8–9 second period. The energy is tiny, so it’s not breaking with any push.

Saturday the 5th teases. The morning has a tiny 2ft wave, but it’s onshore. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 4ft from the northwest with an 11-second period, and the energy is moderate. The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s choppy. Almost there, but not clean.

The best session of the whole run is Sunday morning, September 6th. The swell is 5ft from the northwest, with a solid 12-second period, and the energy is moderate. The wind is light offshore from the west-southwest—clean conditions. That’s a proper beginner-friendly wave, maybe a little too much for total beginners at 5ft, but it’s the best on offer. The long period means the waves will have good shape and energy, and the gaps between sets will make it easier to paddle out. Monday morning the 7th gives you glassy conditions with a 2ft, 15-second groundswell, but it’s just too small to get excited about.

The following Wednesday morning, September 9th, is another one to mark. The swell is 5ft from the northwest, 11-second period, with a moderate offshore wind, and the energy is moderate. It’s raining, but the wind is clean. That’s a solid option for a beginner. The next few days have moments of glassy conditions and small but clean waves, like Thursday the 10th morning, Friday the 11th morning, and Saturday the 12th morning, but nothing over 4ft. The second week flattens out. By Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th, the swell drops back to under 3ft with onshore winds and weak energy. The last highlight is Wednesday the 16th morning, with a 5ft northwest swell and a 12-second period, energy getting strong. That’s a solid wave, but the wind is directly onshore from the east-northeast, so it’ll be messy. Too big for beginners anyway, and the wind kills it.

In short, this spot gives you a few clean windows for the learners, but nothing that’s going to go off. The best bet is Sunday the 6th morning, with Wednesday the 9th morning as a backup. Crowds are likely here, so expect company.

Rusty.

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