Conditions at Laredo in August
August: Warm Water and the First Flickers of Autumn
August is statistically similar to June and July, with average waves at 1.0m (3ft) and periods at 9.3s. The direction is still overwhelmingly NW at 59.4%, with NNW and WNW making up most of the rest. There is a subtle increase in 1-1.5m surf compared with July, which gives Laredo a few more rideable lines, but the energy remains short-period and inconsistent. Ideal wind is just 31%, and the thermal sea breeze is the daily enemy; dawn often offers the cleanest chance. Water temperature reaches 22.2C, the warmest of the year, and air temperatures average 21.1C. August is the month of small, playful northern Spanish beach breaks; you surf until the afternoon breeze picks up, or you wait for an early-season Atlantic storm to deliver a surprise.
Average Spot conditions at Laredo in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Laredo during August. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Laredo for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Laredo for August. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Laredo.