Lyall Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like this stretch around Lyall Bay is gonna be a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. There’s some decent swell on the horizon, but the wind is gonna be a real pain most of the time, so we’ve got to pick our moments. A few mornings might just be worth the early alarm, but overall, it’s a game of patience.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Monday the 24th of August. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, which is a nice solid groundswell. The wave energy is pumping at 1528. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW at 16 mph, which will keep things pretty clean. The afternoon looks even better with a 7ft SSW swell, 19 mph offshore wind, and still that 13-second period – that’s the standout of the first few days. It’s a bit on the bigger side, so maybe not for the groms, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s a solid option. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Wednesday morning the 26th of August is worth a mention too. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, but it’s a long-period 14-second groundswell with a clean offshore wind from the N at 12 mph. The wave energy is 295. It’s a small day, but those conditions are perfect for a log or a fish. The crowd profile is “sometimes,” so you might have a few mates out, but nothing crazy.

Then there’s a bit of a gap. Tuesday the 1st of September has a big 8ft S swell with a 14-second period and a massive 2667 of energy, but the cross-off wind is 12 mph from the NNW. The forecast is a bit marginal, but if you’re an expert, that morning could be a real session. The size is definitely for the experienced crew only.

The real standout though, and this is a bit of a later call, is Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning is a gem. The swell is only 3ft from the SSW, but it’s a very long-period 16-second groundswell. The wind is light from the ENE at 6 mph, and the wave energy is 761. The conditions are forecast to be “very good” – light winds and a long-period swell will make for some beautifully lined-up waves at Lyall Bay. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

After that, Sunday the 6th of September morning looks promising again. A 6ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, a moderate offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph, and 1034 of energy. Another “very good” call for conditions. The size is moderate, so it’s a good one for most surfers.

The last week has some big swells, but the wind is just too strong or crossed up to make it worth it. There’s a 10ft S swell on Monday the 7th of September, but with 28 mph cross-off winds, it’s a no-go for a paddle. That setup might be more interesting for the kite crew.

Overall, the best bets are Monday the 24th of August afternoon, and Thursday the 3rd of September morning. The Thursday swell is a bit smaller, but the conditions are as good as it gets. The long-range stuff on the 6th of September is promising but not as certain.

Rusty.

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