Lymans
Big Island, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.1m
- Period
- 12.1s
- Wind
- 12 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Tide · today
Low · High in 1h245-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Pacific/Honolulu local
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Lymans is a reef break over coral in Big Island, United States. It's at its best on 1.2–3.5999999999999996m swells from the SW / W / NW with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SW, W, NW
- Best wind direction
- NE, E, SE
- Ideal wave size
- 1.2m – 3.5999999999999996m
Lymans surf FAQ
Is Lymans good for beginners?+
Lymans is a reef break over coral, usually breaking in the 1.2–3.5999999999999996m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Lymans?+
Different days call for different boards. Lymans can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Lymans?+
Look for 1.2–3.5999999999999996m of swell from the SW / W / NW with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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