
Surf Forecasts:
Lymans surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 27 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 26 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, NW swell with 2,035 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with NNW 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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lymans in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Nov 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 27th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 26th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lymans over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 17 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNE 10 | NNE 13 | N 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
381 | 1078 | 967 | 705 | 459 | 257 | 205 | 134 | 71 | 162 | 75 | 249 | 288 | 161 | 151 | 96 | 168 | 187 | 140 | 145 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 4:31PM0.32m | 5:32AM0.78m | 5:06PM0.30m | 6:13AM0.74m | 5:49PM0.28m | 6:57AM0.70m | 6:55PM0.27m | 7:45AM0.67m | 8:47PM0.28m | 8:37AM0.64m | 10:45PM0.33m | 9:31AM0.60m | 11:48PM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM0.08m | 12:57PM0.20m | 10:29PM0.10m | 1:54PM0.21m | 11:01PM0.14m | 2:57PM0.21m | 11:36PM0.18m | 3:57PM0.20m | 00:26AM0.24m | 4:40PM0.18m | 2:02AM0.30m | 5:12PM0.16m | 4:09AM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 17 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 14 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 13 | N 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 |
381 | 1078 | 967 | 705 | 459 | 257 | 205 | 47 | 32 | 162 | 51 | 29 | 288 | 161 | 96 | 96 | 168 | 187 | 140 | 145 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | N 7 | NW 12 | NNW 18 | N 6 | NNE 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSE 5 | NNE 15 | S 11 |
32 | 50 | 20 | 77 | 73 | 58 | 58 | 134 | 71 | 32 | 75 | 249 | 22 | 63 | 151 | 96 | 67 | 9 | 71 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 9 | NW 14 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | NW 12 | N 18 | SSE 4 | WNW 15 | SSE 5 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 7 |
68 | 58 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 35 | 49 | 5 | 5 | 47 | 96 | 4 | 71 | 11 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | S 4 | SW 3 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 2 | NNW 6 | — | — | S 6 | NW 3 | W 3 | NW 4 |
2 | 2 | 25 | 18 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 30 | — | — | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 95 | 95 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 2 |
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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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