Laredo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Laredo stretch over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I’m not gonna sugar-coat it: this isn’t a classic run of surf. There’s no big swell to get excited about, and a lot of the time, the wind is going to mess things up. But if you’re patient, there are a few windows where it’ll clean up into something rideable.

Alright, the first real chance to get wet is on Saturday morning, the 29th of August. It’s not big, but we’ve got a glassy start, and a 5ft NW swell is going to be rolling through. The combined energy is moderate (343), and while it’s not a groundswell, a 9-second period is workable. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a good one for getting a few cruisy waves without too much hassle. The water here is much warmer than normal for the time of year, sitting at 74°, so it’s a pleasant dip.

Things stay similar through Sunday and into Monday morning, the 31st of August. Sunday morning sees 4ft NW swell with clean, cross-off winds, and Monday morning delivers another glassy session with 4ft NW swell at a better 10-second period, pushing the energy up to a moderate 327. The consistency at Laredo is reliable, so you’ll get waves, but the quality will only ever be ordinary.

The standout of this whole outlook is Monday afternoon, the 31st. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NW, with a longer period of 11 seconds, giving it a lot of punch. The combined energy peaks at 640 (moderate), which is the strongest of the whole run. The issue is the cross-on wind, which will mess up the face. It’s surfable if you’re keen, but don’t expect perfection.

There’s another short, clean window on Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. Glassy conditions and a 4ft, 10-second NW swell will make for a pleasant session before the winds shift. After that, it goes quiet and pretty flat for a few days.

Now, there is a late-period hope. On Sunday, the 6th of September, we get a proper offshore wind from the WNW, at 9 mph, hitting a 4ft NW swell with an 11-second period. The energy is moderate (312), and the winds will hold it clean. This sets up for a decent morning session. Then, the absolute best chance of the whole forecast is Monday morning, the 7th of September. Glassy conditions, 4ft NW swell at 11 seconds, with moderate energy (250). That’s a proper clean, lined-up wave for a spot like this. It’s not big, but it will be fun. The crowds are something to watch out for here, as they can show up often.

From the 8th onward, the swell drops right off, the wind turns onshore or cross-on, and the surf quality plummets. There are a few tiny pulses, but nothing worth paddling out for until the end of the run. On Friday the 11th, we get another offshore WNW breeze, but the swell is tiny at only 1ft. It’s not going to break consistently.

In a nutshell, your best bets are Monday morning the 7th of September for the cleanest conditions, and Saturday morning the 29th of August for a glassy, beginner-friendly session. Everything else is a wait-and-see. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so the temps are a treat.

Stay patient, lads.

Rusty

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