Lymans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s going on at Lymans. This reef and point set-up is a protected beginner-friendly spot, but we’re looking at a real mixed bag over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a quiet spell. Thursday the 23rd is the first surf on offer, but it’s barely a whisper. We’ve got a 3ft swell coming from the SSW, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 20 seconds, which can be a bit too straight for the beachies but should wrap nicely around your point. The water is sitting at 80°, right where it should be for this time of year. The problem is the wind. It’s a light cross-onshore, putting a bit of a ripple on the surface. The combined swell energy is moderate at 575, so there’s some push, but the quality is just marginal. It’s not a write-off, but you’re going to have to work for the fun ones.

Thursday afternoon shapes up a little better with the same 3ft SSW swell, but the wind swings directly onshore. The energy climbs to 687, but it’s still a messy session. Friday the 24th is a tough one. The swell drops to 2ft on the morning, and the scoring is a flat zero. The afternoon shows a slight improvement to 3ft and a big jump in energy to 779 (still moderate), but the wind is light cross-onshore again. Marginal at best.

Saturday the 25th is the best of a poor bunch for the first week. The morning is a no-go, but the afternoon gives us a 4ft SSW swell. The period is a solid 18 seconds, and the combined energy hits 837, which is the strongest reading we’ll see for a while. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not glassy, but it’s the most size and energy on offer. The crowds here are “sometimes,” so you might have a few heads out, but it’s a fairly consistent spot, so a few waves will come your way. This is the standout for the first week, but it’s still a “marginal” call.

From Sunday the 26th all the way through to the morning of Tuesday the 28th, we’re in a surf drought. The swell drops below 3ft, the energy fades, and the wind makes a mess of things. It’s a real quiet patch. Nothing worth paddling for.

Then, on Tuesday the 28th afternoon, we get a little glimmer. The swell is only 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 386. But the big news is the wind: it’s dead calm, glassy. That’s a major positive. It’s a short window of clean, small waves. If you’re a beginner, this is your moment.

After that, it’s another long, bleak run. From Wednesday the 29th of July all the way through to the end of the forecast on August 7th, it’s nearly all zeroes and poor conditions. The swell lingers small, the energy teases a few hundred here and there, but the wind is often cross-onshore, and the periods get shorter. The 7th of August shows a 3ft WNW swell with a 15-second period and 533 energy, but the wind is onshore and the scores are still zero. It’s just not happening.

So, to be straight with you: the only real standout here is Saturday afternoon, the 25th. It’s got the most swell and energy, and it’s the closest we get to something rideable over the next 16 days. The rest of the run is a tough one for Lymans. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so this kind of blank run is a bit of a kick in the teeth, but forecasts can change. For now, keep your board waxed and your eyes on the sky.

Rusty.

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