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Lyall Bay-Bombora surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lyall Bay-Bombora this week:
The surf forecast for Lyall Bay-Bombora over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lyall Bay-Bombora in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lyall Bay-Bombora over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Sun morning, moderate winds from the N by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 70 | 51 | 33 | 45 | 384 | 1170 | 1057 | 481 | 547 | 638 | 473 | 171 | 51 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 31 | ||
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:22AM 1.58 | 1:46PM 1.69 | 2:18AM 1.54 | 2:39PM 1.65 | 3:12AM 1.52 | 3:31PM 1.60 | 4:03AM 1.50 | 4:22PM 1.56 | 4:54AM 1.50 | 5:13PM 1.53 | 5:43AM 1.51 | 6:03PM 1.51 | 6:33AM 1.52 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:11PM 0.51 | 7:29AM 0.51 | 8:01PM 0.54 | 8:23AM 0.54 | 8:52PM 0.59 | 9:18AM 0.57 | 9:45PM 0.64 | 10:12AM 0.60 | 10:40PM 0.69 | 11:05AM 0.63 | 11:33PM 0.72 | 11:56AM 0.67 | 12:23AM 0.75 | ||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | ||
| Sunset | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 7 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wellington
The wind is still offshore at Lyall Bay-Bombora (strong winds from the NNW at Wellington Airport 1 km from Lyall Bay-Bombora). 0.5m 11s groundswell from the S with a 0.3m 10s swell from the SE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 54 min ago
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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 12 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.
Lyall Bay-Bombora is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Wellington. If you plan a holiday in Wellington, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wellington. Wellington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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