Lagide Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Lagide. It’s a beach and reef set-up, and the optimum swell direction is from the NNW. The forecast shows a decent run of waves, but honestly, it’s a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a big gap at the start with nothing to get excited about. The first real chance to paddle out isn’t until Saturday, the 19th.

From Saturday the 19th, we start to see some worthwhile swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing too wild.

Alright, let’s break it down day by day.

The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are completely blown out with strong onshore winds, up to 25 mph. The swell is there, but it’s messy and poor. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are more of the same – strong winds, lumpy conditions. Don’t even bother.

Saturday the 19th is where it gets a little interesting. There’s a punchy swell coming in at around 7 ft from the NW with a long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1811. The morning has a light easterly cross-shore, which is okay but the surf is still a bit jumbled. This one’s for advanced surfers only, as it’s over 5 ft.

Sunday the 20th is the standout of the first week. The morning looks magic. The swell is a clean 6 ft from the NNW with a 12-second period, combined energy of 821. But the wind is the real winner – light ESE, cross-offshore, keeping those lines clean. This is solid, well-shaped wave for competent surfers, not for beginners. The afternoon turns sloppy as the wind swings onshore.

Monday the 21st morning is still worth a look. Smaller, at 3 ft from the NW, but with that long period of 13 seconds, forming clean, lined-up waves. The cross-offshore breeze makes it tidy. Afternoon gets messy again.

Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd mornings offer clean conditions with light offshores. The swell is modest though, around 2 ft to 4 ft, but long-period, making for some really fun, peelable waves at this reefy spot. Good for a longboard or a fish.

Thursday the 24th morning brings a nice pulse. Swell picks up to 5 ft from the NW with a solid 13-second period, combined energy of 857. Winds are light and cross-offshore. This is clean, quality surf – another standout session for the confident surfer.

Friday the 25th morning is glassy. The swell drops to 3 ft from the WNW but with a very long 14-second period. That glassy surface will make for some silky, long-running lines. A blissful morning for a cruiser.

The second week is a bit more hit and miss. From Saturday the 26th onward, the winds get a bit trickier and the swell becomes less consistent. There’s a pulse on Monday the 28th with 4 ft WNW swell that might be okay in the morning, but the onshore wind ruins it. By Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th, the swell gets a bit bigger – 5 ft to 7 ft – but it’s all blown out by strong onshores. Best to stay at home or go for a hike.

So, the real highlights are Sunday the 20th and Thursday the 24th. Those are the days to free up your schedule. The rest has its moments, especially the clean mornings, but the wind is the enemy in the afternoons. Get up early.

Rusty

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