Lyall Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let's have a look at what's coming up for Lyall Bay over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you, the start of this outlook is a real doozy. We've got a big gap with no surf on offer for the first few days, and when there is swell, you won't want to be anywhere near the water.

The water temp here is sitting at about 54°F, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

So, let's break it down. From Monday the 6th of July right through to Saturday the 11th of July, it's a total write-off. We're looking at strong, onshore winds, absolute cranking southerly gusts, and heaps of rain. The swell is all over the place, from 7 ft to a massive 18 ft on Thursday the 9th, but it's all wind-blown and lumpy. The combined energy hits a whopping 6443 on Thursday morning, but it's just a mess. This is not a time for paddle surfing; it's more of a kite-surfing setup if you're into that kind of punishment.

We finally get a little window of something on Sunday the 12th of July. It's small, tiny even, with a long period groundswell of 15 seconds from the SSW pushing in at about 2 ft to 3 ft. But hold up, the wind swings offshore from the north, going glassy in the afternoon. The combined energy is a weak 330, so it's not going to be pumping, but for a beginner on a foamie, it's your best, and possibly only, chance. You might get a few clean little peelers.

The rest of the week after that is back to small, weak, and windy, with the odd glassy morning on Wednesday the 15th, but the swell is under 2 ft. Just not worth getting wet for.

Now, the standout window is looking like Sunday the 19th of July. We've got a big pulse of 13 ft to 15 ft from the SSW, with a short period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 3689. But the forecast says it's too big for this break, and it's onshore. That means big, messy, dangerous waves. Leave this one to the experts or the kamikaze crew.

However, looking further ahead, Monday the 20th of July is your real gem. The swell drops to a much more manageable 7 ft from the south with a 10-second period. The wind goes offshore from the NNE, which is clean. The combined energy is still a solid 911. This is going to be the best of the fortnight. It's not massive, but it's got some push to it, and with offshore winds, the sets at Lyall Bay should be holding up nicely. You'll want to be out there early on Monday.

Keep in mind Lyall Bay is an inconsistent spot, so you’ve got to take these windows when they come. The long-range Sunday looks promising, but the Monday is the more reliable bet.

Rusty.

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