Lagundri Bay / The Point
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 9s S | 4 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 9s S | 7 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 9s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 9s S | 5 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.3m 9s S | 10 km/h off | 1.0m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.2 m | 1.2m 9s S | 4 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.2 m | 1.1m 9s S | 1 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.2 m | 1.1m 8s S | 4 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 8s S | 3 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 8s S | 1 km/h off | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 8s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 8s S | 11 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 8s S | 9 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.0 m | 0.7m 8s S | 6 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.0 m | 0.7m 7s S | 6 km/h on | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.1 m | 0.8m 13s SW | 10 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.1 m | 0.8m 13s SW | 5 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.1 m | 0.9m 13s SW | 10 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.1 m | 0.9m 12s SW | 8 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.1 m | 0.9m 12s SW | 7 km/h on | 0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 PM | 1.4m | 1.4m S | 9s | 5 S on | 0.4m |
| 4 PM | 1.4m | 1.4m S | 9s | 5 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 9s | 9 NE off | 0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 9s | 10 NE off | 1.0m |
| 7 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 9s | 9 NE off | 1.0m |
| 8 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 9s | 9 NE off | 0.9m |
| 9 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 9s | 8 NE off | 0.7m |
| 10 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 9s | 8 NE off | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 9s | 10 NNE off | 0.3m |
| 12 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 9s | 7 NNE off | 0.1m |
| 1 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 9s | 3 NNE off | 0.1m |
| 2 AM | 1.2m | 1.2m S | 9s | 2 NE off | 0.1m |
| 3 AM | 1.2m | 1.2m S | 9s | 5 ENE cross | 0.1m |
| 4 AM | 1.2m | 1.2m S | 9s | 6 NNE off | 0.3m |
| 5 AM | 1.2m | 1.2m S | 9s | 3 NW off | 0.4m |
| 6 AM | 1.2m | 1.2m S | 9s | 4 NW off | 0.5m |
| 7 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m S | 9s | 3 NW off | 0.6m |
| 8 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m S | 9s | 2 WNW cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m S | 9s | 1 NW off | 0.4m |
| 10 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m S | 8s | 2 NNE off | 0.3m |
| 11 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m S | 8s | 2 SE on | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.2m | 1.1m S | 8s | 4 S on | 0.1m |
| 1 PM | 1.2m | 1.1m S | 8s | 5 SSW on | 0.1m |
| 2 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 8s | 4 SW on | 0.1m |
About Lagundri Bay / The Point
Lagundri Bay is one of Indonesia's most celebrated point breaks, rolling along a sweeping bay on the south coast of Nias with long, mechanical rights that peel beautifully for hundreds of metres. The wave builds gradually over the reef, offering classic long-boarding sections as well as steeper walls for progressive surfing, making it a genuine all-rounder for intermediates. The laid-back village atmosphere and consistent swell window have made this a bucket-list destination for decades. Expect a mix of travelling surfers and friendly locals sharing the lineup.
Local knowledge
The reef at Lagundri is shallow and coral-covered — a wipeout on the inside section at low tide can put you on dry reef fast, so booties and a helmet are worth considering for less experienced surfers. A strong rip runs along the point and can sweep you wide of the channel if you're not watching your positioning; sea urchins lurk in the shallower sections near the rocks at the entry. On bigger swells the hold-downs are serious and the current makes it harder to get back to the peak.
Fly or overland to Teluk Dalam, then take a bemo or ojek roughly 12 km south to Sorake village on the bay — the wave is right in front of the strip of losmen and warungs lining the beach road, so you can't miss it. Paddle out via the deep-water channel on the left side of the point, using the rocky outcrop at the tip as your landmark; exit the same channel to avoid scrambling over reef. Boards and gear can be rinsed and stored at any of the guesthouses along the main strip.
A versatile shortboard in the 6'2"–6'8" range covers most conditions here — the long walling rights reward a bit of extra volume for paddling into the longer sections. Step up to a 6'8"–7'2" rounded-pin when solid south swells push the wave overhead-plus, and bring a fish or mid-length if you want to milk the smaller, slower days.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Lagundri Bay / The Point vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagundri Bay / The Point Best now this spot | 1.4m | 1.4m 9s | 5 on | Good |
| 0 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 9s | 2 on | Good |
| 0 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 9s | 2 on | Good |
| 1 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 9s | 2 on | Good |
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Surfing in Nias
Full Nias surf guide →Off the west coast of North Sumatra, Nias is one of Indonesia's true surf landmarks — home to Lagundri Bay, the right-hand point at the island's southern tip that put the country on the world surf map back in the 1970s. It's a place of pilgrimage, where a single peeling wall over coral has drawn travelling surfers for decades.
✈️Getting there
Most surfers fly into Binaka Airport (GNS) at Gunungsitoli in the north of Nias, usually via Medan (Kualanamu, KNO) on a short domestic hop with Wings Air or similar. From Bali or Jakarta you'll connect through Medan.
🛵Getting around
At Lagundri Bay everything is walkable — the losmen sit right along the point, and you can paddle out from the steps. Many guests don't need transport at all once settled.
🌤️Climate & season
Nias has a tropical equatorial climate — warm and humid year-round, with water temperatures sitting around 27–29°C, so boardshorts and a rash guard are plenty (boots for the reef, not warmth).