Lymans surf break

Lymans surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 HST
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Lymans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lymans sea temperature is
25.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lymans in the next 16 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 15s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 1st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 3rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 2nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
SSW
17
0.7
NNE
8
0.4
NW
16
0.6
NW
15
0.7
NW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
63
60
95
60
96
181
209
201
198
215
158
58
42
104
116
112
103
61
55
144
108
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
NW
10
WSW
5
S
10
NW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
WNW
10
SW
10
WSW
0
W
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
NW
10
SW
10
WNW
5
W
10
W
5
W
10
W
10
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:31PM0.78m
3:11AM0.43m
4:02PM0.80m
3:42AM0.39m
4:34PM0.80m
4:12AM0.36m
5:09PM0.79m
4:43AM0.33m
5:48PM0.76m
5:15AM0.30m
6:30PM0.73m
5:55AM0.28m
7:18PM0.70m
7:01AM0.26m
Low Tide
10:11PM0.19m
8:56AM0.06m
10:53PM0.18m
9:21AM0.06m
11:35PM0.19m
9:47AM0.07m
00:21AM0.20m
10:14AM0.08m
1:13AM0.21m
10:43AM0.11m
2:17AM0.23m
11:14AM0.14m
3:30AM0.22m
11:52AM0.18m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:49
2
2
1
Temp °C
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
25
26
25
25
26
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
26
25
26
28
26
27
26
28
28
27
29
28
27
28
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.6
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
N
8
0.6
S
14
0.7
NW
15
0.7
NW
13
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
Energy kJ
24
22
48
60
46
153
209
173
198
215
158
89
87
104
116
112
76
57
131
144
109
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
12
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
14
0.6
NW
15
0.5
N
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.5
N
5
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
Energy kJ
63
60
65
132
138
181
22
201
95
92
13
58
42
52
34
23
22
22
55
35
38
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.5
N
8
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
13
0.4
NNE
5
0.5
N
5
0.6
NW
12
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SE
9
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
82
110
95
55
96
30
110
125
7
13
89
12
12
10
48
28
103
61
22
7
108
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.2
S
9
0.3
W
3
0.4
SE
9
0.3
NW
10
0.4
N
2
0.5
N
3
0.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
2
6
1
20
17
2
4
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
8
3
122
0
78
99
41
99
99
99
0
99
1
95
95
122
120
120
122
95
95
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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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