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Lymans Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Big Island (60 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Lymans surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Lymans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lymans sea temperature is
26.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Lymans surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,615 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 19s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lymans over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | N 10 | N 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | SSW 12 | N 6 | |
350 | 276 | 189 | 133 | 266 | 749 | 693 | 1615 | 50 | 70 | 702 | 456 | 346 | 269 | 201 | 187 | 13 | 13 | 28 | 50 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:20PM0.82m | 3:58AM0.31m | 4:56PM0.81m | 4:34AM0.30m | 5:33PM0.79m | 5:15AM0.29m | 6:11PM0.77m | 6:04AM0.29m | 6:48PM0.74m | 7:08AM0.30m | 7:27PM0.71m | 8:30AM0.33m | 8:07PM0.67m | 9:56AM0.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:36PM0.18m | 9:24AM0.06m | 00:17AM0.18m | 9:57AM0.07m | 00:59AM0.18m | 10:31AM0.10m | 1:43AM0.18m | 11:07AM0.13m | 2:26AM0.18m | 11:48AM0.18m | 3:06AM0.17m | 12:44PM0.25m | 3:42AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 |
 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | 7:00 |
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Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 18 | S 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | N 6 | N 5 | S 21 |
 kJ | 350 | 276 | 639 | 625 | 932 | 749 | 693 | 1615 | 1330 | 1016 | 702 | 456 | 346 | 269 | 201 | 187 | 126 | 86 | 28 | 20 | 441 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | S 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 19 | S 18 | SE 5 | N 10 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | SE 4 | N 5 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 129 | 361 | 189 | 133 | 254 | 904 | 794 | 17 | 50 | 29 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 5 | 13 | 85 | 50 | 100 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | N 9 | NNE 8 | S 21 | SSW 16 | NNW 9 | N 12 | NNW 11 | SE 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | NNW 12 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | N 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 22 | N 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 24 | 23 | 332 | 266 | 27 | 47 | 41 | 10 | 24 | 39 | 15 | 28 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 167 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | SE 8 | N 10 | NNW 9 | — | SSE 8 | NW 9 | NW 3 | — | N 5 | — | W 3 | — | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 | 94 | 70 | 17 | — | 24 | 22 | 2 | — | 13 | — | 1 | — | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 78 | 99 | 95 | 95 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 3 | 122 | 16 | 10 | 99 | 0 | 3 | 99 | 22 | 1 | 122 |
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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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