Lymans Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.60° N 155.98° W

Issued: 7 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Lymans sea temperature is
27.5° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Lymans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lymans surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 596 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lymans over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, I've had a good look at what's on offer for Lymans over the next couple of weeks. Let me break it down for you.

The outlook starts slow, real slow, and most of the time it's going to be a real struggle to find anything worth paddling out for. The best bet, and the only real standout across the whole 16-day window, is a short window on the afternoon of Saturday the 11th. We're looking at a south-west swell of 2ft, with a period of 18 seconds – that’s a proper, long-period groundswell, which means it’ll have some real push and shape to it. But at that size, it’s mellow enough for a learner to have a go, too. The big news is the wind goes glassy, and the wave energy is described as moderate (392). This is a rare chance to get some clean, smooth lines at a spot that’s `fairly consistent`. The water’s sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Now, for the rest of the run. From the 5th through to the morning of the 11th, and again after the 11th, it’s pretty much going to be a write-off. There are solid gaps of days where the swell drops off to nothing, like the 9th and 10th, where the combined energy is barely registering in the double digits (40 to 152). The wave heights struggle to hit 3ft, and when they do, it's often a messy cross-on breeze that’ll put a chop on the face. The guidance points to an optimum direction from the WNW, which lines up on the 15th and 16th, but the size is still only 3-3ft, and the winds aren't cooperating to make it clean.

Honestly, if you see a glassy window on the 11th, grab it. Otherwise, you might want to save your energy for another week.

Stay on the lookout,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
N
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
N
7
0.4
W
13
0.4
W
14
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
516
596
554
520
468
376
346
254
258
254
192
178
26
48
34
55
65
184
155
249
309
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
W
10
SSW
0
SE
10
W
10
SSW
5
NW
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
NNW
5
SW
5
W
10
NW
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
N
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
on
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
7:15PM0.64m
9:00AM0.48m
7:49PM0.57m
10:13AM0.56m
8:32PM0.48m
11:21AM0.64m
9:34PM0.40m
12:22PM0.73m
11:01PM0.34m
1:16PM0.81m
00:29AM0.30m
2:07PM0.88m
1:40AM0.30m
Low Tide
12:42PM0.27m
2:23AM0.12m
1:59PM0.34m
2:58AM0.11m
3:50PM0.37m
3:39AM0.09m
6:04PM0.36m
4:28AM0.07m
7:45PM0.29m
5:22AM0.05m
8:46PM0.23m
6:19AM0.02m
9:33PM0.17m
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:06
 mm
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
25
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
26
Feels °C
29
29
30
29
28
29
28
29
30
29
28
28
29
29
30
31
29
30
30
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
13
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.4
SSE
8
0.7
NNE
6
0.6
N
7
0.7
N
7
0.7
SW
17
Energy kJ
516
596
554
520
468
376
346
254
258
254
192
178
115
48
34
22
27
39
33
43
309
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
N
6
Energy kJ
47
48
53
45
52
54
55
58
38
24
38
32
26
115
104
85
57
184
155
249
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
W
13
0.4
W
14
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
14
0.5
W
13
Energy kJ
71
19
17
16
19
14
19
18
18
23
8
20
12
7
13
55
65
26
97
100
88
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
W
3
0.4
N
7
0.2
WNW
4
0.3
SSE
6
0.6
N
6
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
29
10
1
14
2
7
30
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
99
125
0
22
10
0
99
22
0
99
2
4
99
8
3
99
22
22
22
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
2
1
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
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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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