Nias surf forecast and spots
Lagundri Bay's right-hand point, one of the best-known waves in Indonesia, with Indicators, The Machine and a beach for beginners inside the bay. 5 spots within 15 km of Nias: 1 beach break, 4 reef breaks. 1 suit beginners.
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Best spots today in Nias
- Intermediate: Indicators (Lagundri) (Fair, 1.1–1.7 m, onshore around 11:00), Lagundri Bay (The Point) (Fair, 1–1.6 m, onshore around 10:00)
- Advanced: Indicators (Lagundri) (Good, 1.1–1.7 m, onshore around 11:00), Lagundri Bay (The Point) (Fair, 1–1.6 m, onshore around 10:00)
Tomorrow, Thursday 5 November
- Intermediate: Lagundri Bay (The Point) (Fair, 1–1.6 m, offshore around 18:00), Indicators (Lagundri) (Fair, 1–1.6 m, cross-shore around 18:00)
- Advanced: Lagundri Bay (The Point) (Fair, 1–1.6 m, offshore around 18:00), Indicators (Lagundri) (Fair, 1–1.6 m, cross-shore around 18:00)
This weekend near Nias
Saturday 7 November
- Intermediate: Indicators (Lagundri) (Fair, 1–1.6 m, cross-shore around 18:00), Lagundri Bay (The Point) (Fair, 1–1.6 m, cross-shore around 08:00)
- Advanced: Indicators (Lagundri) (Good, 1–1.6 m, cross-shore around 18:00), Lagundri Bay (The Point) (Good, 1–1.6 m, cross-shore around 08:00)
Sunday 8 November
- Intermediate: Indicators (Lagundri) (Fair, 1–1.6 m, offshore around 07:00), Lagundri Bay (The Point) (Fair, 1–1.4 m, cross-offshore around 07:00)
- Advanced: Indicators (Lagundri) (Fair, 1–1.6 m, offshore around 07:00), Lagundri Bay (The Point) (Fair, 1–1.4 m, cross-offshore around 07:00)
The best daylight hour of each spot, rated for each level. Model forecast updated 3 Nov, 15:51 UTC; it changes every few hours, so check the live forecast before you go.
The spots
- The Machine · reef break, advanced, best on SW/SSW/S swell with NE/NNE/E wind, high tide. A hollow left on the east side of Lagundri Bay, across from The Point. It needs a large southwest swell together with a big high tide, so it breaks only a few times a…
- Lagundri Beach · beach break, beginner, best on SW/SSW/S swell with N/NNW/NW wind, mid to high tide. The beach at the head of Lagundri Bay, about a 15-minute walk from Sorake. It only gets the swell left over after Indicators and The Point, so it is usually knee to…
- Indicators (Lagundri) · reef break, advanced, best on SW/S swell with N/NE wind, mid to high tide. 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.
- Lagundri Bay (The Point) · reef break, advanced, best on SW/SSW swell with NW/NNW wind, low to mid tide. Famous right-hand point on the west coast of Nias with long, barrelling walls on a decent swell. It has attracted surfers since the 1970s.
- Rockstar (Hilisataro) · reef break, advanced, best on SW/SSW/S swell with NW/NNW/N wind, mid tide. A fast, hollow right over reef in front of Hilisataro village, east of Teluk Dalam and about 17 km from Sorake. It tends to be at its best when The Point is big, and it…
Best time to surf in Nias
Good days per month for intermediate surfers; tap a month for where else to surf then.
Best months for intermediate surfers: April to October, December. The water goes from about 30 °C in December (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in July (Boardshorts / rash vest). 1 of the 5 spots suit beginners, such as Lagundri Beach.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| Feb | 17 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| Mar | 19 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| Apr | 24 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| May | 26 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| Jun | 27 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| Jul | 24 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| Aug | 21 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| Sep | 24 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| Oct | 24 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| Nov | 18 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
| Dec | 24 | 0 | 0 | 30 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the 5 spots for each level, from two years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Nias?
The best-known are Lagundri Bay (The Point), Indicators (Lagundri), The Machine, Lagundri Beach. In all, 5 spots lie within 15 km: 1 beach break, 4 reef breaks.
Where can beginners surf in Nias?
Lagundri Beach: sandy, more forgiving spots. Surf them on small days, ideally with a lesson or near the lifeguards.
When is the best time to surf in Nias?
For intermediate surfers April to October, December.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Nias?
The sea goes from about 30 °C in December (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in July (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Also: surf spots in Nias · best spots in Indonesia for beginners · best time to surf in Indonesia · Indonesia surf forecast this week. Reading the forecast: the forecast and the lineup together, wind and tide.