Lagundri-The Machine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s ahead for us at Lagundri-The Machine. This is a sheltered reef break that handles a SW swell best, and it’s only for advanced surfers because when it’s on, it’s thick and powerful.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a lull. The first real action doesn’t kick in until Monday, August 24th, and even then it’s only offering marginal surf with questionable tides. Monday morning you’ll see a 6ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, but the energy is low (1750) and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The wind is light from the SSE, but it’s not enough to save the day. That’s pretty much the story for Monday and Tuesday – nothing to get excited about.

The first real standout comes on Wednesday, August 26th, in the morning. The swell drops to 5ft from the SW with a 13-second period, but the magic is in the glass: a light W wind at 3 mph goes completely offshore at this break, leaving the surface glassy. The combined energy is moderate (779), so it’s not a monster, but it’ll be clean and fun for those who know the reef.

But the true highlight of this entire period is Thursday, August 27th. Both morning and afternoon are looking fantastic. You’ve got a 3ft to 4ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 19 seconds, which means real groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong (1488 and 1720), and the wind is glassy – SSE and SSW at 3 mph. This is as good as it gets for a clean, lined-up reef wave. That long period will make the sets well-spaced, so paddling out won’t be a fight, but the waves will be powerful for their size. This is the one to circle.

The water temperature is 86°F with a very small anomaly of 1°F, so it’s about as normal as you can get for this time of year. Warm and tropical.

From Friday, August 28th, through the weekend, the swell builds back up to 7ft from the SW, but the wind turns cross-onshore, and the energy climbs to strong levels (2035). It’ll be a bit bumpy, and for a reef break, that offshore wind is everything. Not the best call.

The next gem is on Tuesday, September 1st. The morning brings a 7ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with a light S wind that’s offshore. The combined energy is very strong (2729). This is a big wave day – only for experts. If you’re good enough, it’ll be a ripper, but the afternoon stays similar with a risk of thunderstorms.

Then, on Wednesday, September 2nd, the morning glass returns. A 6ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a light SSE wind at 3 mph offshore. Strong energy (1918) and glassy conditions. Another standout in the second week, but it’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on it.

The rest of the forecast fades into smaller, cross-onshore swell and poor conditions by September 8th. The surf really drops off after that, with the energy falling to weak levels and the wind picking up from the ESE at 9 mph, making it choppy and ugly.

So, overall, the best of the best is Thursday, August 27th, with a close second on Wednesday, September 2nd. Get out there when it’s glassy and the swell is from the SW, and you’ll score.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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