Lymans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next two weeks are a bit of a grind for Lymans. This is a reef and point set-up that likes a solid WNW swell, but we’re just not seeing that direction in any meaningful size. Most of the period is a write-off for proper surfing, with a few tiny windows of “surfable” waves that are more about getting wet than getting barrelled. There’s a big gap of nothing from now until Tuesday afternoon, the 18th of August, when we finally see a glimmer.

The real standout is Tuesday afternoon, the 18th of August. We’ve got a tiny 1ft swell rolling in from the SW, but the period is a massive 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. For a reef and point like Lymans, that long period will wrap in and offer some shape, even if it’s small. The wind goes glassy, which is a major positive – clean, smooth conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 92 (moderate wave energy). The water temp is about 82°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. It’s not a day to charge, but for a sneaky session on a longboard, it’s the best on offer. Keep in mind, with that long period, the sets will be spaced out, so patience is key.

Wednesday afternoon, the 19th of August, is a repeat: 1ft SW swell, 16-second period, glassy winds, and the energy is sitting at 112 (moderate wave energy). Again, it’s small but clean. If you missed Tuesday, this is your backup.

Thursday afternoon, the 20th of August, offers another small window: 2ft from the SW at 17 seconds, glassy, with a combined energy of 165 (moderate wave energy). These are all similar – tiny, clean, and better than nothing.

The rest of the time up to the 25th is mostly poor surf conditions with onshore or cross-shore winds and tiny swell. The 25th of August, Tuesday morning, we see a bump to 3ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, with a combined energy of 360 (moderate wave energy) – that’s the biggest swell of the outlook. But it’s a bit of a tease – the conditions are rated as marginal, and the wind is onshore. Still, if you’re desperate, that morning might offer a few fun ones.

After that, from the 26th of August onward, it’s back to tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. Honestly, for Lymans, this is a blank run. The spot is fairly consistent, but it’s not delivering. The first week is dominated by small, poorly aligned swell, and the second week only shows a brief uptick around the 25th. I’d say don’t hold your breath – forecasts can change, but right now, the board stays in the car.

Rusty.

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