Lyall Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Lyall Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. We’re looking at a bit of a waiting game. The first worthwhile window doesn’t show up until Thursday morning, the 6th of August. That morning we’ve got a 5ft SSE swell, period 10 seconds, with a light cross-shore wind. The combined energy is moderate at 857, but the conditions are described as marginal. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a 5ft SE swell and a light offshore wind from the NNW, making for clean surf. That’s your first real chance for a paddle, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Friday the 7th takes a turn for the worse. The swell picks up to 5ft from the S with a 15-second period, and energy jumps to 1490, but a fresh to strong cross-offshore wind blows it out. Saturday the 8th is a bit of a tease: the morning shows a 5ft S swell, 11-second period, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions (energy 577). It’s surfable, but it’s not a standout.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Sunday the 9th right through to Saturday the 15th, the waves are either too small, blown out, or the conditions are just ordinary. The swell drops below 3ft for most of that stretch, and winds are often onshore or strong offshore, making it hard work for little reward. There’s a brief moment on the afternoon of the 14th with glassy conditions and a tiny 1ft ESE swell, but it’s barely a ripple.

The real story, and the only true standout in this outlook, is Monday the 17th of August. The afternoon session is a serious one, but only for the experienced crew. We’re looking at a 10ft SSE swell, period 8 seconds, with a light cross-shore wind and a combined energy of 1205. The forecast notes the wind and tide are favorable, but that size is too big for beginners – it’s an expert-only wave at this break. If you’re skilled and game, that’s your moment.

After that, the following days are mostly blown out by gale-force winds or onshore slop, but Thursday the 20th of August morning shows some promise again with a 4ft S swell, 11-second period, a moderate offshore wind from the N, and clean conditions (energy 412). It’s not a standout, but it’s a solid, surfable option after a rough patch.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Monday the 17th afternoon for experts. For everyone else, Thursday the 6th afternoon and Thursday the 20th morning are your most reliable windows for a clean, manageable wave.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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