Lyall Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at Lyall Bay's surf forecast for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we've got a pretty quiet start to the period. The water temperature is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, so no need to worry about any weird anomalies for the first standout session.

The early part of the week is a bit of a write-off. From Tuesday the 14th right through to Thursday the 16th, we're looking at tiny waves in the 0.7ft to 1.0ft range with strong NNW winds howling at 25 mph. The combined swell energy is all below 100, so it's really weak. Not worth getting wet for.

Then, things get interesting, but you've got to be careful what you wish for. Friday the 17th morning sees a massive jump in size with a 10ft S swell, but the combined energy is a massive 3269, which is way too big for this spot. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it's a no-go for paddling. However, Friday afternoon is the real standout. The swell drops to a still-chunky 8ft from the S, and the wind goes completely glassy, with zero wind. The combined energy is still a hefty 2020. This is going to be a powerful, clean session, but it's strictly for the experienced crew. Over 8ft only experts should be out there.

Saturday the 18th looks pretty average, with the swell dropping right back to 3ft and a fresh offshore wind, but the energy is just moderate at 515. Sunday the 19th morning is another 10ft S swell with a short period of 8 seconds, and a cross-onshore breeze. That's too big and messy. But Sunday afternoon is a great call: 8ft S swell going glassy again with a light WSW breeze. The combined energy is 1285, so it's got some punch, but the glassy conditions will make it a dream for the experienced surfer.

Monday the 20th is a solid option too, with a 7ft S swell and a moderate offshore breeze from the N in the morning. The combined energy is 1374, so there's plenty of juice. The period is 9 seconds, so it's a bit of a short-period swell, but it'll be clean. Tuesday the 21st is a bit smaller at 4ft to 4ft with a light offshore wind, making for very good, clean conditions.

After that, the surf drops away again. From Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of the period, we're looking at small, weak swells in the 1.0ft to 3ft range, with offshore winds but very low combined energy. The only glimmer of hope is Tuesday the 28th, where we get a 3ft SE swell with a gentle offshore breeze and a combined energy of 311, which is "expect good surf conditions". It's small, but it'll be clean.

The Bottom Line: Your best bets are the Friday afternoon (17th July) and the Sunday afternoon (19th July) sessions. Both offer powerful, glassy conditions, but they are strictly for expert surfers only due to the 8ft swell size. If you're not in that crew, the Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st offer cleaner, more manageable waves in the 4ft to 7ft range.

Rusty.

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