Surf Forecasts:
Lymans surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WNW swell with 416 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with W 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lymans over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again, breakin' it down in feet and miles.
So, lookin' at Lymans for the next couple of weeks, it's a slow start, no two ways about it. The first real chance to get something good is Saturday afternoon, July 11th, and that's the one to circle on the calendar.
The water's sittin' around 81°F, which is a bit warmer than average for this time of year, so you'll be comfy.
The first few days are a total dud. Tiny swell, messy wind. We're talkin' poor surf conditions with combined energy in the weak range. But then Saturday afternoon, the whole picture changes. The swell comes in from the SSW with a period of 18 seconds, pushing the combined energy up to a solid 314 (moderate). The wind goes glassy, which is a beautiful thing. You'll get clean, long-period groundswell lines. Those long periods mean more energy and better shape, but at a beach break, they can break a bit straight. Still, this is your best window.
Sunday afternoon, July 12th, is a carbon copy. More SSW swell, combined energy at 315 (moderate), and glassy conditions. Another solid bet.
From there, it gets messy. The wind stays cross-onshore or onshore through the week, and the surf quality drops. The energy is there, but the wind just chops it up. It's a bit of a dry spell until the next weekend. There are a couple of days with clean wind, but the swell is just too small to get excited about.
Honestly, this is a tough forecast. There are big gaps, days with no real call to get wet. The clear standouts are Saturday afternoon, July 11th, and Sunday afternoon, July 12th, at Lymans. If you miss those, you're probably waitin' a while. The area is usually fairly consistent, but the wind just isn't playin' ball this time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | N 7 | W 13 | W 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 18 | W 17 | W 17 | W 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 |
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 kJ | 37 | 33 | 55 | 66 | 184 | 155 | 207 | 309 | 264 | 258 | 248 | 226 | 214 | 230 | 210 | 270 | 351 | 411 | 400 | 380 | 365 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:01PM0.34m | 1:16PM0.81m | 00:29AM0.30m | 2:07PM0.88m | 1:40AM0.30m | 2:54PM0.93m | 2:39AM0.31m | 3:40PM0.95m | 3:33AM0.34m | 4:22PM0.95m | 4:24AM0.37m | 5:02PM0.91m | 5:16AM0.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:45PM0.29m | 5:22AM0.05m | 8:46PM0.23m | 6:19AM0.02m | 9:33PM0.17m | 7:15AM-0.00m | 10:14PM0.13m | 8:09AM-0.02m | 10:52PM0.11m | 9:00AM-0.02m | 11:29PM0.10m | 9:50AM0.01m | 00:04AM0.09m | 10:39AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | 7:05 |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NNE 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNE 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 17 | W 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 |
| kJ | 113 | 103 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 40 | 47 | 309 | 264 | 57 | 248 | 226 | 48 | 206 | 194 | 270 | 351 | 411 | 400 | 380 | 365 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | N 7 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | N 7 | N 7 | SW 16 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | SW 14 | W 18 | W 17 | SW 14 | NNE 8 | SSW 13 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 37 | 33 | 85 | 77 | 184 | 155 | 207 | 33 | 35 | 258 | 60 | 57 | 214 | 230 | 210 | 189 | 44 | 114 | 39 | 37 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | W 13 | W 14 | SE 8 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SE 4 | SSE 11 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | SSW 17 | N 8 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 7 | 55 | 66 | 18 | 62 | 63 | 55 | 54 | 49 | 47 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 40 | 200 | 29 | 133 | 124 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | SW 9 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SW 3 | — | S 8 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 14 | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 2 | — | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 99 | 1 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 49 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 22 | 0 |
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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).
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