Lagido - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (October - March)

The North Atlantic roars to life during this six-month stretch, delivering the most consistent and powerful swell to Lagido's NNE-facing shores. Average wave heights range from 2.1m to 2.8m, with periods often exceeding 12 seconds – a result of frequent extratropical cyclones spinning up in the North Atlantic. The dominant swell directions from the NW and WNW wrap effectively into the exposed orientation, producing quality lines. Offshore winds from the S, SSW, and SW occur roughly 25% of the time, aligning nicely to groom the faces when the pressure gradient cooperates. These months represent the peak window for thick, long-period groundswell and firing conditions.

Fair Surf Season (April, May, September)

As the storm track begins to shift northward during spring and early autumn, swell energy backs off slightly. Average heights drop to the 1.7–2.1m range and periods shorten to 9.9–11.2s. The percentage of ideal offshore wind decreases to about 20%, and the prevailing wind regime becomes more dominated by northerly flows. While still rideable on many days, the consistency and power are noticeably weaker than the peak winter months. Occasional late-season lows can still produce fun, rippable conditions, but you're more likely to encounter smaller, punchy surf with a higher chance of onshore chop.

Low Surf Season (June, July, August)

Summer settles in with a pronounced lull in wave energy. Average swell heights hover around 1.5–1.6m and periods dip below 9 seconds, often lacking the period to wrap effectively into Lagido. The dominant swell direction is squarely from the NW and NNW – favorable for exposure, but the energy is weak. More critically, the wind pattern becomes a major hurdle: northerly and north-northwesterly winds (bad for the spot) blow 60–70% of the time, with ideal offshore winds from the S/SW dropping to a mere 10–16%. Surf is typically small, short-period, and blown out, with only the rare, fleeting window of clean conditions. Best suited for a log or a groveler when a southerly wind drift aligns with a small groundswell.

January: The North Atlantic In Full Swing

January is the apex of the winter season at Lagido. The average swell height of 2.8m and a long period of 13.1s are a direct result of powerful extratropical storms tracking across the North Atlantic. Swell from the NW (18.4%), WNW (15.2%), and NNW (8.0%) dominate, all of which wrap nicely into the NNE-facing beach. With 25% of the wind being ideal (from S, SSW, SW), there are plenty of windows for clean, offshore conditions. The prevailing wind split shows a strong northerly component (N at 13.6%, NNW at 7.9%) that can ruin the surface, but when the low-pressure systems pass to the north, a southerly flow kicks in, grooming the waves to perfection. Expect powerful, long-period groundswell that can easily reach the pumping to heavy range, making this month prime for serious sessions.