Surf Forecasts:
Lymans surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 23s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,315 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 24s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lymans in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 24s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 23s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 15th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lymans over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | SW 20 | WNW 10 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
56 | 50 | 47 | 46 | 69 | 97 | 37 | 433 | 622 | 801 | 969 | 1296 | 1038 | 1315 | 793 | 763 | 678 | 622 | 507 | 458 | 52 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:42PM0.43m | 1:33PM0.79m | 00:45AM0.38m | 2:18PM0.87m | 1:44AM0.34m | 3:04PM0.93m | 2:40AM0.32m | 3:51PM0.96m | 3:34AM0.31m | 4:37PM0.97m | 4:28AM0.31m | 5:23PM0.94m | 5:25AM0.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:19PM0.30m | 6:05AM0.04m | 8:29PM0.24m | 6:47AM0.01m | 9:27PM0.19m | 7:31AM-0.02m | 10:19PM0.15m | 8:17AM-0.03m | 11:09PM0.13m | 9:04AM-0.03m | 11:57PM0.12m | 9:52AM-0.01m | 00:43AM0.11m | 10:41AM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | |
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | 7:04 | |
mm | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 |
56 | 50 | 154 | 143 | 183 | 155 | 153 | 433 | 622 | 801 | 969 | 1296 | 1038 | 1315 | 793 | 763 | 678 | 622 | 507 | 458 | 361 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | NW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | S 18 | S 18 |
55 | 58 | 47 | 46 | 73 | 38 | 37 | 99 | 127 | 125 | 75 | 77 | 72 | 47 | 52 | 40 | 38 | 61 | 43 | 155 | 221 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NNE 5 | SSE 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | SW 20 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 13 | E 18 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | S 19 | S 19 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
32 | 8 | 52 | 46 | 69 | 97 | 40 | 166 | 155 | 150 | 135 | 18 | 45 | 25 | 25 | 37 | 31 | 66 | 66 | 56 | 52 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | SSE 11 | NNE 4 | N 3 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | — | SW 11 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | 23 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | 18 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 1 | 99 | 99 | 2 | 99 | 78 | 0 | 78 | 8 | 2 | 52 | 11 | 0 | 49 | 47 | 0 | 52 | 49 | 16 | 52 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Lymans is 94 km (58 miles) from Hilo. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hilo. Hilo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











