Sorake (Lagundri Bay) · Nias · Indonesia
Outer reef past the end of the Point at Lagundri Bay that catches more swell; it shows the sets first and is a heavier right.
For intermediate surfers the best months are March to October, December to January: in June about 26 days have rideable waves and 0 rate good or better. It is rarely small and clean enough for beginners. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: May to October. Local guides: April-October.
Water 30 °C in December to 30 °C in July: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Feb | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| May | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 m | 30 °C |
| Oct | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
For intermediate surfers March to October, December to January; in June about 26 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: April-October.
The sea ranges from about 30 °C in December to 30 °C in July. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; rocks).
SW, S swell, N, NE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1.5-4 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Indicators (Lagundri) are in the Surf Spoting app.