Laredo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next sixteen days at Laredo.

Right now, it's quiet. Real quiet. The first few days through to the end of this week have some swell, but it's mostly small, short-period windswell, and the conditions are just not playing ball. We're seeing a lot of onshore or cross-onshore winds stirring things up, and the wave energy is weak, with values in the 50–80 range. It's not looking worth a paddle. There's a block of real poor quality from the start until the 24th of July, so you're not missing much.

The first real flicker of hope shows up on the morning of Saturday the 25th of July. We've got a moderate 6ft swell from the northwest, with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the west at 18 mph. That's a clean, groomed wave. The combined energy jumps to 289 (moderate), so there's a bit of punch. However, the surf rating is still poor, and the swell direction is offshore, but the wave shape might not be peaky. It's a bit of a tricky one – the wind is perfect, but the surf quality is getting a thumbs down. Saturday afternoon is more of the same.

Sunday the 26th of July morning is a better bet. The swell drops to 5ft from the NNW, still 7 seconds, but the wind is a gentle offshore at 9 mph. The energy is still in the moderate range at 287. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is the first positive sign we've seen. It's still not a classic, but it's the best of a quiet patch.

The standout for the whole period, the one you'd pencil in, is Saturday the 1st of August. The morning looks promising with a 4ft northwest swell, a 6-second period, and a fresh offshore breeze from the WNW at 9 mph. The combined energy is 181. Afternoon sees the swell holding at 4ft from the NW, the period lengthening to 9 seconds, and the wind settling into a clean cross-offshore. The energy jumps to 332 (moderate), and both sessions are rated as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." That's the best we've got. The north-west swell direction is right on the money for the optimum direction for this sheltered spot, and the offshore winds will keep it clean. It's a beginner-friendly wave size, so it's a good one for those getting into it. Crowds are likely here, so expect company.

The rest of the week into August is a slow fade. Small swells, light winds, or glassy conditions on the 3rd and 4th of August, but the wave heights are down to 2ft or less. The energy is weak, below 100. There's a glassy morning on the 5th, but the swell is tiny – 2ft from the NW with a 5-second period, and energy at 33. Not enough to ride.

Overall, it's a lean run. The window is narrow, but that Saturday the 1st of August is your best shot for a clean, surfable wave. The rest of the time, you're better off checking the forecast again.

Rusty.

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