Lymans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Truth be told, it’s a pretty flat and quiet stretch ahead. For the first few days, there’s barely a bump worth paddling for. We’re looking at a long gap of small, weak swell with poor conditions, so don’t expect much action until the second week starts to show some signs of life.

Wednesday morning on the 5th of August kicks things off with a tiny 1ft SSW swell, but the wind is onshore and the energy is weak (78). The water’s sitting at 81°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – a little noticeable but nothing wild. The whole first week is pretty grim: small surf, cross-on winds, and the combined energy barely gets going. Thursday and Friday are similar, with swell holding around 1ft to 2ft and light breezes doing nothing to clean it up.

Saturday afternoon on the 8th of August offers a brief glimmer. The wind goes glassy, swell is still only 1ft from the SSW with a period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy hits 177 – still weak, but those glassy conditions make it surfable if you’re desperate. The same happens again Sunday afternoon on the 9th of August, glassy again with 2ft SSW swell, period 12 seconds, energy 103. It’s ordinary, but it’s clean.

We get a slight bump into the second week. Monday morning on the 10th of August sees 3ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, and energy of 345 – that’s moderate energy, and the best looking swell size of the whole outlook. But the wind is cross-on, and the conditions are still described as marginal. Tuesday morning on the 11th of August is similar, 3ft, period 14 seconds, energy 330, but again cross-on wind. This is the best the whole period offers, but it’s not a standout by any stretch.

Lymans is a reef and point break, fairly consistent, and it likes an optimum swell from the WNW. Unfortunately, most of the swell here is coming from the SSW, so it’s not hitting the spot right. The break is beginner-friendly, but the crowds can be around sometimes. For the size we’re seeing, it’s not a worry.

If you’re looking for a standout, the best on offer is the Monday morning on the 10th of August, with 3ft SSW swell and moderate energy, but the cross-on wind holds it back. The glassy windows on the 8th and 9th are clean but tiny. For the rest of the outlook, the swell stays small, under 3ft, with energy dropping back into the weak range. The second week continues with similar small swell, mostly onshore or cross-on winds, and nothing to get excited about.

Overall, it’s a lean run. The swell is small, the wind is rarely cooperating, and the energy is mostly weak. It’s the kind of stretch where you check the forecast more than you check the waves.

Rusty.

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