Laredo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for our stretch of coast.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet overall. There’s a long stretch of small, poor surf that’s not really worth getting excited about. The first real whisper of something surfable shows up on the 26th of July, but even then it’s only just barely rideable. We’ve got a long gap with very little on offer, so don’t paddle out expecting much.

The real problem is that the swell is mostly short-period and weak, coming from the north-northwest, which is not the best direction for this sheltered spot here at Laredo. The water is warm, coming in at 74°, and that’s a full 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real standout. You’ll be sweating in a spring suit.

Let’s talk about the pick of the run. The best chance of a wave will be on the morning of Saturday, July 27th. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the north-northwest, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and it’s got some decent energy behind it (combined energy of 453). The wind is light and variable out of the north, but it’s a cross-shore, so the surface won’t be perfect. Still, it’s the cleanest and most powerful we’ll see all week. It’s a bit punchy for a beginner, but for anyone who’s been surfing a while, Saturday morning is your window.

The rest of the outlook is pretty grim. Sunday the 28th has some size (5ft from the NW) but the wind is onshore, making it mess. The first week of August has a few mornings with clean offshore winds and small 4ft to 4ft swell, but the energy is low and the waves are just ordinary. The 5th of August has a glassy morning, but again, it’s only 3ft and weak. There’s no true standout session in the second week.

So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, the morning of Saturday, the 27th of July, is the only session worth rolling out of bed for. Otherwise, it’s a long, flat stretch.

Rusty.

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