Lagundri - The Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, surfers, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell lining up for Lagundri - The Point, and while it's a reef setup that demands respect, there are some absolute gems in this 16-day window. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

The pattern kicks off with a strong pulse of groundswell from the SSW, packing serious energy. The combined energy readings are way up there, hitting over 3000 on Tuesday the 11th and climbing to over 3500 Tuesday afternoon. But the problem early on is the wind and storms. Tuesday morning has a lumpy 6ft SSW swell with 19-second intervals, but an onshore breeze and stormy vibes make it a bit of a write-off. Tuesday afternoon is similar, with a cross-on wind on a 8ft swell. Wednesday and Thursday stay marginal with onshore breezes, even though the swell remains solid.

Now, hold on, because things turn on Friday, 14 August. That afternoon delivers a clean 6ft SSW swell with cross-off winds, making for some excellent, lined-up waves for experienced surfers. The energy is still solid. Saturday, 15 August, is your real standout of the first week. Perfect glassy conditions in the morning with a clean 5ft S swell and 14-second period. That's as good as it gets for a reef like this. The afternoon stays clean with light cross-off winds.

Sunday, 16 August, keeps that glassy theme going with a 4ft S swell, glassy conditions, and clean lines. The energy is dropping, but for a morning session, it’s still very good. Monday the 17th is a small drop-off with weaker 3ft to 4ft swells and onshore winds, so not worth paddling out.

But don't go anywhere, because the second half of the run is strong. Tuesday the 18th sees the swell building again to 6ft, then hitting 7ft. It’s still a bit messy. The real standout of the second week is Wednesday, 19 August. That morning is glassy with a powerful 7ft SW groundswell and a period of 18 seconds, producing very high energy. This is expert territory, but the quality will be incredible. The following days hold consistent 7ft to 8ft SSW and SW swells, with Thursday afternoon the 20th and Friday afternoon the 21st both offering glassy conditions. Friday the 21st afternoon is a true top pick, with a 8ft SSW swell, glassy surface, and peak energy. That’s big, powerful, and clean.

Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th keep the momentum with 6ft to 7ft SSW swells. Monday morning the 24th is glassy and clean again. The tail end of the outlook, through to Wednesday the 26th, shows a smaller but still glassy 5ft SW swell to finish the run.

The best on offer: Saturday, 15 August, morning – 5ft S swell, glassy, clean, and manageable for experienced surfers. And for the big-wave crew, Friday, 21 August, afternoon – 8ft SSW, glassy and pumping. Both are winners. Remember, this is a reef and these bigger days are for experts only. Crowds are possible at this spot, so get in early.

Rusty.

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