Conditions at Laredo in October
October: The Season Goes Vertical
The North Atlantic roars back to life in October, and Laredo is one of the first spots to feel it. Average swell height jumps to 1.5m (5ft) with a solid 11.3s period. Wave directions still lean heavily on the NW quadrant, with NW at 50.6%, WNW at 18.1% and NNW at 13.7%, but the energy becomes much more organized: 1-1.5m and 1.5-2m classes are both well populated, and there is a meaningful share of 2-2.5m swell. Ideal wind conditions leap to 48%, as strong S/SW pre-frontal flows often sweep the coast. Water temperature rests at 18.2C and air temperature averages 16.8C, so a 3/2 wetsuit is perfect. With long-period pulses, autumnal storm tracks and offshore wind windows, October consistently delivers some of the best surf of the year at Laredo.
Average Spot conditions at Laredo in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Laredo during October. 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 October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Laredo for October. 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.