Lagide Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but I’ll be straight with you – the first week and a half is a real battle with the wind. The pattern is persistent onshore northerlies, which is going to mess up a lot of what would otherwise be a decent run of swell. The good news is that towards the end of the period, we finally get a couple of windows of glassy conditions that could make it all worthwhile. It’s a drought, then a potential feast.

The only break on the radar here is Lagide, a beach and reef setup. For the first eleven days, from the 6th of September, it’s a tough slog. We’ve got swells coming in from the NNW and WNW, with size ranging from 3ft to 7ft. The period is all over the shop, from a short 7 seconds up to a juicy 14 seconds, but it doesn’t matter because the wind is relentless. It’s onshore from the north at 12 to 19 mph, creating poor surf conditions. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong (values between 145 and 1010), but with that wind, it’s just a messy, choppy ocean. The water temperature is 66°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent suit.

There’s a glimmer on the 13th of September (Sunday morning) with a 4ft NW swell, a 13-second period, and a light cross-onshore breeze, but it’s still only a marginal call. The rest of that week is the same story: onshore winds and poor surf. The 16th of September (Wednesday) is another write-off.

Now, the turnaround. Thursday the 17th of September (morning) is our first real standout. The wind goes glassy calm (SSW, 0 mph). We’ve got a 3ft swell from the NNW at a 10-second period, with a combined energy of 276 (moderate). The report says “expect good surf conditions,” and I’m feeling it. It’s not huge, but it will be clean and fun for a longboard or a fish. The break is fairly consistent, so you can expect a few waves.

Then, Friday the 18th of September (morning) is another beauty. Again, glassy conditions (SSE, 3 mph), with a 4ft swell from the NNW at 10 seconds. This is a step up in size, and the energy is 386 (moderate). This is the pick of the bunch. The later afternoon on the same day gets a bit bigger (7ft) but the wind swings cross-shore, so the morning is the window.

After that, Saturday the 19th of September (morning) has a 7ft NNW swell, but the wind is light onshore, making it marginal – a bit too big for beginners and the breeze will mess it up. The rest of the run into the 21st of September is back to poor conditions.

So, to sum it up: the first 11 days are a washout. Your real window is Thursday morning, 17th September and Friday morning, 18th September. Those are the only two sessions that are truly worth the paddle. The crowds at Lagide are marked as “often,” so expect some company, but for those two mornings, it’ll be worth it.

Rusty.

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