Lyall Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, the start of the period is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got heavy rain and a strong cross-onshore wind hammering the bay on Monday morning, with a lumpy 7ft SSE swell that’s just not gonna be any fun. That poor condition hangs around through Monday afternoon and into Tuesday, with the swell dropping but the wind staying messy. There’s a bit of a gap here – nothing worth paddling out for until Wednesday morning.

Wednesday the 9th looks like our first real chance. It’s small – only 2ft from the ESE – but the wind goes offshore from the NNE, and it’s clean. The combined swell energy is weak (71), so it’s not gonna be a day for big moves, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Lyall Bay, the conditions are about as good as you could hope for. Wednesday afternoon the wind swings offshore again but gets stronger, making it a bit harder.

Thursday the 10th is a no-go. Friday the 11th though, now that’s interesting. The morning shows some promise with a 6ft S swell and clean conditions, but it’s a bit lumpy early. By Friday afternoon, we’ve got a clean 5ft SSW swell with moderate offshore wind from the north. The combined energy is moderate (430). It’s not huge, but the wind is right, and it’ll be surfable. That’s one of the better windows.

Now, Saturday the 12th – hold onto your board. The morning is a no, but Saturday afternoon sees a massive 12ft S swell with a 13-second period and clean offshore wind. The combined energy is very strong (4374). This is for experienced surfers only. The wave heights and energy are extreme for Lyall Bay, and it’s gonna be heavy. Same story continues into Sunday the 13th, with a 10ft S swell, long 14-second period, and strong energy (4307). These are the standout days for the experts, but it’s too big for most.

Monday the 14th is still solid, with a 7ft S swell and offshore wind in the morning, though the energy is dropping (1487). It’s still good for stronger surfers. After that, the swell fades fast. Tuesday the 15th is windy and messy, and from Wednesday the 16th all the way through to the end of the forecast, it’s mostly small, weak, and wind-affected. There’s a long stretch of flat or poor conditions from the middle of the second week onward.

Best on offer? Saturday afternoon the 12th and Sunday the 13th for the big-wave crew, with that huge S groundswell and clean offshore winds. For the average surfer, Friday afternoon the 11th is your best bet – clean, moderate swell, and much more manageable.

Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.

That’s the story for Lyall Bay. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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