Lymans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, the first week is a bit of a struggle. We’re looking at a long stretch of weak, small surf with mostly poor conditions. The energy is just not there to get excited about. From Sunday the 2nd right through to the 10th of August, it’s pretty grim. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and the winds are constantly cross-on or onshore, making for messy, bumpy waves. You’ll be fighting for a dribble, not a ride. The combined swell energy is barely a whisper, sitting in the low double digits (50) early on, and only occasionally bumping into three figures (100, 143) but still with poor surf quality. It’s a real test of patience.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 10th of August. The swell starts to build, hitting 3 ft from the SSW with a decent 15 second period, and the energy jumps right up to 441. That’s more like it. The wind is still a bit of a problem in the morning, but by the afternoon, we get a cross-off breeze from the SSE, which is going to clean things up nicely at Lymans. This is the first time we see a “good” surf call. The water temperature is a warm 81°, and it’s running about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus.

The standout session, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Monday the 17th of August. The swell is a solid 3 ft from the WNW, with a 14 second period, producing moderate energy (344). The real magic? The wind goes completely glassy and calm. Absolutely zero wind. That’s going to give us silky smooth, clean lines at Lymans. This is a reef and point break, so a longer period swell like this (over 11 seconds) is going to wrap in beautifully, offering well-shaped, lined-up waves. It’s a fairly consistent break, so you can expect a few waves, but be aware it can get a crowd sometimes. For a beginner, 3 ft is a perfect size. This is the one to aim for.

The day before, Sunday the 16th of August, is also looking very promising. The swell is the same 3 ft from the WNW, and the afternoon session goes glassy as well. That’s a great back-up option.

Beyond that, things get a little more uncertain, but the pattern of 3-3 ft WNW swell with moderate energy (328-445) continues through the second week. The winds are variable, so you’ll need to pick your windows. The 14th of August has a 3 ft WNW swell (445 energy) but a cross-shore wind, which might be a bit bumpy, but still surfable.

So, the verdict: The first week is a write-off for proper surfing. The second week has some real potential, with Monday the 17th being the absolute best bet for clean, fun waves. Don’t sleep on the 16th either.

Rusty.

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