Lyall Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Lyall Bay. It’s a bit of a slow start, to be honest. There’s a few days of tiny, weak waves with strong winds, so you’re not missing much. Water temp is sitting at 53°, which is about 2° cooler than normal for this time of year – not a massive shock, but you’ll notice it’s a touch nippy.

The first real chance of a surf comes in on Friday the 17th of July. The morning looks promising with a 5ft south swell, but it’s the afternoon that’s the standout. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the south, with a long 14-second period, and the wind whips around from the north at 16 mph, blowing offshore. That’s going to produce clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate (1269), so there’s enough push to get you into some fun ones. An honest size for a confident beginner, but the period is long, so it might wall up a bit at the beach.

Then, Saturday the 18th of July offers a sneaky good one. The afternoon goes glassy with a light WNW breeze, and the swell drops to 3ft but from the south with a massive 23-second period. The combined energy sits at 1117 – sounds like a lot of power for a small wave. That long period means it’ll be really clean, with long waits between sets. Perfect for a log or a mid-length, but it’ll be a bit testy if you’re a beginner.

The next real highlight is Monday the 20th of July. The morning is the best of the whole run. You’ve got a solid 6ft south swell, 14-second period, and a light north wind blowing offshore. The combined energy is strong (1394), and the wind is light. This is a proper session for experienced surfers, but it’s getting up there in size. Could be a bit too much for a learner, but if you’re comfortable, it’s the pick of the bunch.

After that, the surf fades. From the 21st of July through to the 30th, it’s mostly small, weak, and messy. The wind stays strong and cross-off, and the swell drops off. The 27th and 28th have a bit of size but the wind is howling, and the period is short, so it’s not going to be pretty. The final week is a write-off with tiny waves and strong winds.

So, for the best surf: Monday the 20th of July morning is the standout for experienced surfers, with a solid 6ft south swell and clean offshore wind. For a more relaxed session, Friday the 17th of July afternoon is your best bet for a fun, clean wave.

Rusty.

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