Lyall Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Lyall Bay has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The first real surfable window kicks off on Wednesday morning, September 2nd. We’re looking at a solid 5ft south swell rolling in with a very long 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong at (2959). The wind is howling out of the NNW at 19 mph, but it’s offshore, so it’ll be clean. That long period means the waves will have plenty of punch and shape, but at a beach break like this, it might wall up a bit. Water temp is sitting at 56°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The crowds here are sometimes a factor, so you might have some company.

The rest of the first week cools right off. Thursday gets a bit smaller and the wind picks up, making it not worth the paddle. Friday through Sunday are all small, messy, and blown out, with strong winds making it a real struggle. There’s a good stretch of days here with no real recommendation.

Now, let’s skip ahead to Monday, September 7th. This one is a standout, but it’s for the brave only. The swell jumps to a massive 12ft from the south, with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is very strong (2098). The wind is a cross-onshore, which won’t be pretty. This is big, choppy, and honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s too big for beginners and only for experienced surfers who know what they’re doing.

The week after that is a bit of a write-off. There’s a small window on Saturday, September 12th, with a 4ft south swell and a 9-second period. The wind is offshore from the north at 12 mph, keeping it clean. Combined energy is moderate (248). It’s a surfable wave, but nothing to get too excited about. Just ordinary conditions.

Looking way out to the second week, we’ve got a promising but less certain event. On Monday, September 14th, the swell goes absolutely mental – 16ft from the south with a 12-second period. The combined energy is monstrous (7126). The wind is howling offshore, but this is pure, unadulterated big-wave territory. It’s only for experts, and even then, it’s a serious call. The following day, Tuesday, September 15th, is slightly smaller at 13ft but still with a solid 11-second period and strong offshore wind. Again, experts only.

The period ends on Thursday, September 17th, with the swell dropping to 7ft from the SSE. The wind goes light and cross-offshore, and the forecast says expect very good surf conditions. That’s the one to keep an eye on, but it’s a long way out.

So, overall, the standout is the massive swell on the 14th and 15th for the big-wave crew, and the cleaner, more manageable conditions on the 17th for everyone else. Keep your wits about you, it’s going to be a wild ride.

Rusty.

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