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“So crowded. It's not a spot that can handle a crowd. There are a lot of locals who always paddle to the inside and take all the waves and a bunch of locals push learners into waves over and over not respecting the other surfers in the lineup. It's pretty much like anarchy out there. No rules. No respect. Tough spot and not many options other than the point.”
Davo from AUSTRALIA - 19 Oct 2025
Lagundri - The Point Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 7 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.7(1: Lagundri - The Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.8(1: Lagundri - The Point is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Nias. 5: the best break in Nias). |
Difficulty Level: 4.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 4.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Lagundri - The Point can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.4(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Lagundri - The Point, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Lagundri - The Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Lagundri - The Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.7(1: Getting to Lagundri - The Point requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.2(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.8(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Lagundri - The Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.2(1: Camping at Lagundri - The Point is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.4(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Lagundri - The Point is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Lagundri - The Point, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Lagundri - The Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“I haven´t been there what I do went to NIAS. We stayed at the Hash & Family Surf Camp. Nias has to be one of the most magical and beatiful places I ever been. I hope we can we there soon again. Must Go, don´t miss it.”
Wimberly from UNITED STATES - 24 Apr 2014
“Surfed Nias back in the 80's, mozzies not very friendly back then, haven't been back since then. Can anyone tell me what its like now for Mozzies as I have had Ross River and Dengue since and Now I am very conscious of where I go.Let me tell you, you don't want to get dengue it makes you super weak and will leave you with a rash like you've never seen, also 4 days in a clinical diseases ward, been woken every 3 hours with panadol as it is the only thing that keeps it at bay.
Would like very much to know if its any easier to get there now other than by land and very slow water travel.
Does anyone have any good deals for Nias of where to stay and how to get there other than the obvious surf camp people and charters.
Heard that the tsunami has made it even more perfect is that possible !!!!??????
We had it like Thornton Fallander had it back in the day and absolutely like oil slick conditions with not a drop of water out out of place, surfed it with single fin 7'1" so clean and round.”
Dell boy Nthn beaches Syd from AUSTRALIA - 04 May 2010
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