Lagundri - The Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

The main event is Lagundri - The Point (Nias). It’s a reef break that loves a good SW groundswell, and that’s exactly what we’ve got lined up. The water is a warm 86°F, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual – nothing major, just a nice tropical feel.

The first few days, from Thursday the 23rd through Sunday the 26th, are a bit of a washout. There’s some swell, but the wind is on it or cross-on, and the conditions are just marginal. There’s a tiny window on Saturday morning the 25th with a cross-offshore breeze and 4ft of S swell, but it’s a risk t-storm day and the energy is only moderate (640). You could get a paddle, but it’s not the good stuff.

The quality starts to show from Sunday the 26th afternoon. The wind goes light and glassy, and the swell sticks around. By Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th, we’re looking at clean, glassy conditions with 2ft to 2ft of SW groundswell, with periods stretching to 15 to 17 seconds. That’s real groundswell. The energy is moderate (around 391 to 432), but the quality is there for a point break.

The real standout window begins on Thursday, July 30th. The morning is dead calm and glassy, with 3ft of 19-second SW groundswell. The energy jumps to 897. That is a very clean, very long-period swell lining up perfectly for the point. The next day, Friday the 31st, is a top contender. The morning is glassy and calm with 4ft of SW swell at 17 seconds, and the energy hits 1117. That’s strong. Conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s exactly what this is – a high-quality, long-period SW groundswell with zero wind. Crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you might have company, but it won’t be packed.

Saturday, August 1st is another absolute gem. Morning glass, 5ft of 17-second SW, energy at 1352. That’s strong wave energy, and the paddle out will be easy between sets. This is the pick of the second week. It’s big enough for the experienced crew but not a beatdown. The wind stays light and glassy through the afternoon, too.

From Sunday the 2nd through to Wednesday the 6th, the swell holds between 3ft and 5ft, with periods staying in the 14 to 19-second range. The wind is mostly offshore or gentle offshore, keeping the waves clean. The energy is consistently strong to very strong, sitting between 877 and 1743. This is a solid, sustained run.

Just a heads up: with periods over 15 seconds, this long-period groundswell can break a bit straight at beach breaks, but at a point reef like Lagundri, it’s going to peel perfectly. The 5ft to 5ft days (like Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th) are pushing into advanced territory – not for beginners.

The standout is clear: Saturday, August 1st and the morning of Friday, July 31st. Glassy, clean, strong energy, and a solid SW groundswell that matches the optimum direction. That’s the cream of the crop. The rest of the run is still very good, but those two days are the ones to circle.

Watch for the risk of thunderstorms popping up in the afternoons, especially early on, but the mornings are the real deal.

Rusty, signing off.

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