Lyall Bay-Bombora Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.34° S 174.80° E

Lyall Bay-Bombora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lyall Bay-Bombora sea temperature is
12.2°C
0.2° 

Lyall Bay-Bombora surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lyall Bay-Bombora surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, S swell with 1,505 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lyall Bay-Bombora in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 3rd Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 4th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 4th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lyall Bay-Bombora over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri morning, light winds from the NE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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12
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11
1.1
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11
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15
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0.5
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14
0.6
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1.8
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
679
441
319
169
126
104
155
214
1505
1288
743
701
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354
188
56
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49
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48
23
Wind (km/h)
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25
NNE
30
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High Tide
9:14AM1.73m
9:51PM1.64m
10:06AM1.76m
10:42PM1.65m
10:59AM1.77m
11:32PM1.65m
11:53AM1.77m
00:22AM1.63m
12:48PM1.75m
1:15AM1.61m
1:44PM1.72m
2:11AM1.59m
2:39PM1.70m
3:09AM1.58m
Low Tide
3:46PM0.58m
4:03AM0.59m
4:40PM0.53m
4:54AM0.54m
5:31PM0.49m
5:45AM0.50m
6:21PM0.47m
6:36AM0.47m
7:11PM0.46m
7:28AM0.46m
8:00PM0.47m
8:21AM0.47m
8:51PM0.51m
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Temp °C
11
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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.

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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