Lagundri-The Machine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break this down for the fellas who think in feet and miles per hour.

We’re looking at Lagundri-The Machine for the next 16 days. This is an advanced reef break, so don’t expect any soft crumbly waves for learners. The first few days are a real struggle.

Monday, September 7th, starts off with a 4 ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is light onshore and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The wave energy is moderate (1074), but the surf quality is poor. Tuesday and Wednesday stay small, with waves around 3 ft to 5 ft, and the wind stays cross-onshore. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday morning, September 10th, is the first real bright spot. The wind goes flat glassy, and we’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the SW with a 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The ratings call it very good surf. This is the first standout window. The water temp is 86°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Crowds can be an issue here, so get out there early.

Friday and Saturday see the swell creep up to 5 ft to 6 ft, but the wind shifts around, keeping the surface messy on and off. The energy gets strong (up to 2945). Then Sunday, September 13th, the afternoon turns glassy again with a 7 ft swell from the SW at 17 seconds. The file calls it excellent for experienced surfers. That size is squarely in expert territory, but the conditions will be pristine. This is the top-tier day of the first week.

We hit a mellow patch Monday and Tuesday with 6 ft to 6 ft waves and bumpy cross-onshore winds. Then Wednesday morning, September 16th, the glass returns for a 5 ft swell at 14 seconds. Clean, good waves.

Thursday, September 17th, gets wild. The wind cranks up from the WNW at 19 mph with a cross-offshore angle. The swell is 5 ft to 6 ft and the energy is strong (1773). The wind line will be clean, but that’s a heavy session for experts only.

Now, Friday, September 18th, and Saturday, September 19th, are the real standouts. Friday morning is glassy with a 6 ft SSW groundswell (15 seconds). Very good. But Saturday, September 19th, is the heavyweight. Both morning and afternoon are glassy with a 7 ft to 8 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds. The energy is very strong (up to 2579). This is an excellent day for experienced surfers. Long, powerful walls from a perfect direction.

The final few days taper off with smaller but clean options on Sunday and Monday mornings with 5 ft to 7 ft swells and glassy winds. By Tuesday the 22nd, the swell fades to just 3 ft, even with a long 20-second period. It’s done.

Your two sessions to circle are Thursday morning the 10th and Saturday the 19th. Both will be clean, have proper swell direction, and the reef will fire. Crowds can be thick here, so time it right. For the first few days, just wait it out. The juice comes later.

Rusty.

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