Lymans surf break

Lymans surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 04 May 2026 HST
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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
25.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 10s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
NW
16
0.7
NW
15
0.9
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
134
141
137
103
73
69
144
94
224
313
286
214
141
104
76
66
36
40
84
102
49
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
W
10
NW
5
S
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
S
10
W
5
SSW
10
NNW
5
SW
10
WSW
0
W
10
WNW
5
W
10
NNW
10
SW
5
W
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:15AM0.30m
6:30PM0.73m
5:55AM0.28m
7:18PM0.70m
7:01AM0.26m
8:11PM0.67m
9:02AM0.26m
9:08PM0.65m
10:58AM0.32m
10:04PM0.63m
12:00PM0.40m
10:58PM0.61m
12:42PM0.50m
Low Tide
1:13AM0.21m
10:43AM0.11m
2:17AM0.23m
11:14AM0.14m
3:30AM0.22m
11:52AM0.18m
4:32AM0.21m
12:47PM0.23m
5:13AM0.18m
2:29PM0.28m
5:42AM0.15m
4:26PM0.31m
6:07AM0.12m
5:59PM0.30m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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6:47
6:47
6:47
6:49
6:49
6:49
6:50
6:50
1
1
2
3
1
1
Temp °C
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
26
26
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
25
26
25
27
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.7
NW
15
0.9
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
N
5
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.6
N
5
0.5
NW
12
0.7
N
6
Energy kJ
134
141
137
97
73
131
144
109
224
313
286
214
141
104
76
11
36
37
20
71
30
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
S
17
0.5
SSE
5
0.5
N
5
0.7
SSE
4
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
NW
11
0.4
N
4
0.4
SE
9
0.5
NW
13
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
52
5
5
103
61
69
48
37
121
149
14
11
19
109
107
57
6
19
84
8
49
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
NW
16
0.5
S
18
0.4
NNE
4
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
16
0.4
N
4
0.5
N
5
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SE
9
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
Energy kJ
12
48
28
21
21
21
73
94
163
7
151
34
129
5
10
66
22
40
37
102
154
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
4
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
N
4
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
SW
2
0.4
N
6
Energy kJ
3
38
6
1
8
1
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
95
125
95
22
78
78
0
120
122
2
95
0
3
22
122
0
135
0
3
22
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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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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