Lymans Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.60° N 155.98° W

Lymans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lymans sea temperature is
27.9°C
1.1° 

Lymans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lymans surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 22s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lymans this week:

The surf forecast for Lymans over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lymans in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 22s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 15th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 20s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 18th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lymans over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the table at Lymans over the next few weeks.

Honestly, looking at the big picture, it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead. There’s no real punchy swell on the cards, and we’re looking at a lot of marginal surf that’s more about hoping for a cleanup set than charging. The good news is the winds are predominantly light, often offshore, so when there’s a wave, it’ll be tidy.

Right now, on Sunday the 13th, it’s flat and poor. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SW, but the 15-second period gives it a bit of groundswell character (136 weak energy). The water here is sitting at 82°, so a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Monday the 14th stays a bit small, but we get proper offshore wind from the West at 6 mph on a 1ft, 23-second pulse. That’s a very long period, which means better shaped waves, but at that size, it’s barely breaking. You’ll be scratching for a ride.

Things start to lift a little from Tuesday the 15th. The morning has 2ft from the SW with a 20-second period, 6 mph WSW offshore wind. The combined energy is climbing (354 moderate). It’s still small, but the quality of the wave might make it a sneaky window. Wednesday the 16th is the best of the bunch this week. We’ve got 3ft from the SSW, light offshore winds all day at 3 mph, and the period drops to 18 seconds. The afternoon shows 457 (moderate energy). That’s enough to get a few clean, peeling lines off Lymans, a reef and point setup that loves that long-period SSW swell direction. This is a highlight—small but clean, and with the wind staying glassy in the morning, it’s a good time to be out.

Thursday the 17th and the rest of the first week stays in that marginal zone. Friday the 18th sees the combined energy peak at 520 in the afternoon (strong), but it’s still only 2ft. The onshore wind from the West at 3 mph is there, but the sheer energy for the size suggests it’ll be more lined up than the height shows. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, though.

Heading into the second week, from the 20th onward, it’s pretty dull. Sunday the 20th morning has the best of it—3ft from the SSW, 15-second period, and 6 mph offshore wind (442 moderate energy). But that’s as good as it gets. After that, we’re dropping into poor conditions, with swell hovering around 1ft to 2ft. A couple of afternoons—the 24th and 26th—go glassy, but with tiny 2ft to 2ft swell, it’s just a float, not a surf. The window on the 28th sees the strongest combined energy in the whole outlook at 551 (strong), but it’s 2ft from the SW at 18 seconds, with cross-onshore wind. It looks more interesting for a longboard or a foil than a proper stand-up session.

So, the call: Wednesday the 16th is the standout. Small, clean, offshore, and that reef setup will handle the long-period SSW pulse better than any beach break. The 28th has the biggest energy, but it’s further out and less certain. For now, keep your expectations low and your wax warm.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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54
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137
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309
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395
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261
534
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295
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157
371
432
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:53PM0.54m
5:48AM0.70m
5:17PM0.47m
6:30AM0.68m
5:38PM0.40m
7:18AM0.65m
5:51PM0.35m
8:22AM0.62m
9:47AM0.61m
11:11AM0.62m
11:49PM0.27m
Low Tide
11:20AM0.19m
11:01PM0.07m
12:10PM0.24m
11:23PM0.09m
1:07PM0.28m
11:47PM0.12m
2:30PM0.31m
00:13AM0.14m
00:49AM0.18m
1:59AM0.21m
7:45PM0.22m
4:02AM0.22m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Lymans Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lymans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lymans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lymans surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Lymans) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lymans may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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