
Surf Forecasts:
Lyall Bay-Bombora surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 9s period, S swell with 2,944 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lyall Bay-Bombora this week:
The surf forecast for Lyall Bay-Bombora over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lyall Bay-Bombora in the next 16 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 1st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lyall Bay-Bombora over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed morning, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | E 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
539 | 416 | 258 | 137 | 89 | 34 | 19 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 200 | 1905 | 1951 | 1904 | 1487 | 2748 | 1689 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:54PM1.54m | 6:29AM1.43m | 6:38PM1.52m | 7:15AM1.43m | 7:24PM1.51m | 7:59AM1.43m | 8:12PM1.50m | 8:42AM1.45m | 9:01PM1.51m | 9:26AM1.48m | 9:49PM1.53m | 10:09AM1.53m | 10:36PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:44AM0.79m | 00:36AM0.77m | 12:27PM0.76m | 1:21AM0.74m | 1:10PM0.73m | 2:05AM0.71m | 1:55PM0.71m | 2:48AM0.69m | 2:42PM0.69m | 3:31AM0.67m | 3:30PM0.68m | 4:13AM0.66m | 4:19PM0.67m | ||||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | E 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NW 8 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 11 | S 11 | E 9 | SSW 14 |
539 | 416 | 258 | 137 | 89 | 34 | 19 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 30 | 117 | 1904 | 1487 | 122 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ESE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 17 | S 16 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 19 | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 11 |
36 | 17 | 85 | 49 | 26 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 118 | 8 | 262 | — | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 16 | NW 9 | — | E 10 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 41 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 4 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 8 | ESE 5 | — | S 9 | S 9 |
2 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 33 | 133 | 148 | 215 | 299 | 215 | 325 | 154 | 40 | 127 | 200 | 1905 | 1951 | 117 | — | 2748 | 1689 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 53 | 58 | 58 | 111 | 53 | 64 | 64 | 53 | 43 | 26 | 37 | 1 | 26 | 28 | 135 | 60 |
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Information about the Lyall Bay-Bombora Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lyall Bay-Bombora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lyall Bay-Bombora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lyall Bay-Bombora 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 (Lyall Bay-Bombora) 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 Lyall Bay-Bombora 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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