Lagide Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the Lagide stretch.

We’ve got a real mixed bag over the next 16 days. The first patch of decent surf is a true standout, but then it’s a long, dry spell before things look like they might just flicker back to life. The good news is that when it’s on, it’s on.

Friday, August 28th is the real deal. Lagide is going to be pumping. We’re looking at a solid 7 ft swell pushing in from the WNW with a long period of 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with some serious energy (1121). The morning is the window – the wind is glassy, from the south at just 3 mph. That means the lineup (beach and reef) will be clean and smooth. This is a classic setup; the swell direction is right on the optimum for this spot. It’s an advanced wave, so this is for the crew who know what they’re doing. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Crowds are often a factor, so expect company.

That afternoon, the wind swings to the northwest and gets cross-on, and the quality drops right off. That’s your window – Friday morning.

From Saturday, August 29th, right through to the end of the first week of September, the wind is a problem. It’s mostly onshore and howling from the north, sometimes up to 19 mph. The swell sticks around between 3 ft and 5 ft, but it’s all blown out. The energy is moderate (between 256 and 494), but the conditions are just poor. Not worth paddling out. This is a gap of about 7 days with nothing to recommend.

Then, we get a flicker of hope on Saturday, September 5th. The wind goes cross-offshore, light from the SSW at 3 mph in the morning, swinging to the west at 9 mph in the afternoon. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the NW with an 11-second period. The combined energy (432) is moderate, but the clean conditions make it surfable. It’s a recommendation, but nothing like the first Friday. It’s a slight improvement.

Sunday, September 6th morning is the second true standout – and it’s a similar story. The swell is 5 ft from the NW, period 12 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the north at 3 mph. The energy (570) is solid. That morning is going to be clean and fun. The afternoon turns cross-on again, so get it while you can.

From Monday, September 7th onwards, we’re back into a wall of poor conditions. The wind is onshore and strong for the rest of the forecast. The swell drops off, with energy falling below 100 (93) on September 9th, and then into the 40s and 30s. The setup is basically dead for a paddle surfer. There’s a spike of 25 mph north wind on September 11th, and with that swell and energy, it’s more interesting for kite surfers than anyone with a paddle. The combined energy hits 150 on the 11th, but it’s all wind.

The long-range look at Saturday, September 12th shows a pulse of 4 ft swell from the NNW with an 11-second period and energy at 484, but the wind is north-northeast at 19 mph. It’s onshore, so it’s a promise that’s likely broken. Keep an eye on the updates, but don’t hold your breath.

So, for the whole 16 days, the only two real standouts are Friday morning, August 28th and Sunday morning, September 6th. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty.

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