Surf Forecasts:
Laredo surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laredo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look. We’re in for a bit of a waiting game. Right now, there’s nothing for days, but it's not a total write-off. Hang in there.
We start with a blank run through to Wednesday 27th August. The water temp at Laredo is sitting at a very unusual 75°, much warmer than you'd expect for this time of year. The swell energy is weak (58) to start and the wind is onshore or cross-shore, just not doing us any favours. A few clean windows appear here and there, but the swell is too small and weak to ride.
Thursday 28th August morning is where it gets interesting. A big pulse of NW swell rolls in at 10ft, with a period of 12 seconds (a nice groundswell) and combined energy hitting a solid 2620. The wind is light and cross-offshore, cleaning things right up. This is excellent for experienced surfers only – that size is too big for beginners. The afternoon backs off a bit to 8ft with a moderate breeze, but still a decent session for the crew that knows what they're doing. This is the real standout: solid, clean, and powerful.
Friday 29th August morning has the swell dropping to a still-juicy 6ft, with glassy conditions and 10-second period from the NW (589 energy). Good waves for a wider range of surfers, and the crowd is likely to be there at Laredo since it’s a consistent spot. Afternoon holds at 6ft with a clean cross-offshore breeze.
Saturday 30th August sees the swell fade to 5ft, still with glassy morning conditions from the NE, but the period drops to 9 seconds. Surfable, but ordinary. The next real action is looking promising for Sunday 6th September, with another NW swell at 5ft and 11-second period, light offshore winds and clean conditions (755 energy). Heading into Monday 7th September morning, it jumps up to 7ft from the NNW with a long 12-second period and light cross-offshore wind (1572 energy) – that's a very good setup and another top contender for later in the window.
So, the short version: wait through the dry spell. Thursday 28th August morning is the big expert day. Keep an eye on Monday 7th September for another strong, clean session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | W 10 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 57 | 47 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 21 | 26 | 211 | 189 | 373 | 2620 | 1749 | 954 | 589 | 665 | 532 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:31PM2.70m | 3:07AM2.67m | 3:25PM2.93m | 3:51AM2.89m | 4:05PM3.18m | 4:27AM3.10m | 4:39PM3.41m | 4:59AM3.29m | 5:11PM3.61m | 5:30AM3.45m | 5:42PM3.76m | 6:01AM3.57m | 6:13PM3.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM1.20m | 8:59AM1.17m | 9:32PM0.97m | 9:44AM0.93m | 10:12PM0.72m | 10:21AM0.69m | 10:47PM0.49m | 10:55AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.30m | 11:28AM0.31m | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.20m | 00:23AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NW 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NNW 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 8 | — | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 29 | 14 | 47 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 211 | — | 373 | 2620 | 1749 | 954 | 589 | 665 | 532 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | W 12 | NNW 7 | N 6 | W 10 | NNE 5 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 5 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 7 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 6 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 57 | — | — | 25 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 189 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 117 | 17 | 265 | 76 | 198 | 425 | 435 | 42 | 17 | 147 | 21 | 6 | 72 | 6 | 0 | 289 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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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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