Lagide Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Lagide stretch over the next couple of weeks.

Truth be told, the next week and a half is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got swell on the way, but the wind is gonna be a real pain for most of it. The first real chance to get wet that’s worth talking about doesn’t show up until Monday morning, the 27th of July. Before that, we’re looking at a whole lot of onshore and cross-shore wind ruining what little wave energy there is. The good news is, once we get past that first week, there’s a pulse of longer-period groundswell that could make things interesting.

Monday, July 27th is actually the first standout. Early morning, the wind goes glassy – dead calm, offshore from the east, just a slight air. That’s a huge positive. You’ll find clean, small waves around 4ft from the NNW, with a period of 7 seconds, so it’s a bit short-period. The combined energy is moderate (241). It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time in the first week where the conditions and the swell line up for a decent, clean session. After that, the wind swings back onshore or cross-shore for days, and the surf quality drops right off. We get a few days of really poor, choppy conditions straight through to the end of July.

Saturday, August 1st sees a jump in energy, with combined swell readings hitting 530. The swell is 5ft from the WNW with a longer period of 11 seconds – that’s good groundswell potential. But the wind is onshore and strong from the NNE at 12 mph, which will chop it up. It’s a tease.

Now, the real standout for the whole outlook is Sunday, August 2nd. This is the one to circle. Both morning and afternoon have a solid 6ft of swell from the NNW, but the period jumps to 12 seconds – proper groundswell, which means better shaped waves and more push. The morning has a light onshore breeze from the NNW, but the afternoon is the gem: a gentle cross-shore from the WNW at 9 mph with only a slight cross-chop. The energy is strong, hitting 822. This is the best combination of size, period, and wind we’re going to see. It’s a beach-and-reef setup, so that long-period swell will hold up nicely. Given the moderate energy (822) and improved wind, this is your best window.

Monday, August 3rd morning is also worth a look, with 5ft from the NNW, 11-second period, and a light onshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is still strong (679). It’s a solid option, but the wind isn’t quite as clean as Sunday afternoon.

After that, things taper off a bit. The wind remains onshore for the rest of the outlook, and the swell slowly drops. By the second week of August, the surf gets smaller and windier, nothing that’s going to get the heart racing.

So, if you’re picking your moment, Sunday, August 2nd afternoon is the clear winner here. Monday the 27th morning is the only other clean window, but it’s much smaller. Crowds are likely at Lagide on the good days, so get in early.

Rusty out.

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