Lagide Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a full 16-day window ahead, but it’s looking like a long stretch of nothing special. The first real chance for a surf comes in, but honestly, it’s a grim start.

The first time we see any swell is on July 31st, but it’s a total dud. We’re talking tiny 1ft waves from the west-northwest with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is hammering onshore from the north all day. The combined energy is weak (36 to 59), and the water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about average for the time of year. It’s a write-off.

We roll into August 1st and 2nd, and it’s more of the same – bloomin’ onshore wind. The swell pushes up to 3ft from the north-northwest on Saturday, but the period drops to a shocking 6 seconds, making it short, weak, and messy. The energy is moderate (174) but the wind is just ruining it.

Then we get a little tease on August 3rd and 4th. The wind swings offshore and cross-offshore from the southwest and west-southwest, and the waves clean right up. The swell is still small, around 2ft, but it’s clean. The problem? It’s still just poor surf conditions with low energy (75 to 128). You’d be struggling to get a ride.

From August 5th right through to August 15th, it’s a relentless block of onshore wind from the north and north-northwest. The swell does build – we see 5ft on the 10th and again on the 13th from the north-northwest, with the combined energy climbing into the moderate to strong range (309 to 335). But it’s all onshore, all the time. That’s 11 days of wind blowing straight into the beach. The period is short (6 to 8 seconds), so it’s just a choppy, bumpy mess. For a spot like Lagide – a beach and reef setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell – this is just not happening for paddle surfing. With that much wind and building swell, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than anything else.

The long and short of it: There is no standout, no hidden gem, no session to get excited about. The entire 16-day window is a bust. The water temp is normal, the wind is wrong, and the swell is either too small or too messy. It’s a blank run, but for this area, these runs happen. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave your board in the car.

Rusty.

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