Lyall Bay-Bombora Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.34° S 174.80° E

Lyall Bay-Bombora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lyall Bay-Bombora sea temperature is
13.4°C
1.4° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 3,638 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lyall Bay-Bombora in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Thu morning).

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
15
3
S
13
2.5
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.7
S
12
2.1
S
11
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
11
1.2
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10
1
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10
0.8
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9
0.6
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9
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8
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
6
1.1
S
6
0.3
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1346
3257
2422
1116
827
1095
786
543
284
183
106
56
22
17
18
20
136
89
50
371
815
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
SE
20
NNW
5
SSW
20
SSE
10
ENE
15
N
20
NNW
25
N
30
N
30
N
35
N
50
NNW
50
NNW
40
NW
15
W
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
5
SSW
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
5:39PM1.64m
6:10AM1.60m
6:35PM1.62m
7:04AM1.62m
7:30PM1.60m
7:56AM1.64m
8:22PM1.59m
8:44AM1.64m
9:11PM1.58m
9:31AM1.63m
9:57PM1.57m
10:16AM1.61m
10:39PM1.55m
Low Tide
11:28AM0.51m
00:02AM0.62m
12:25PM0.55m
00:56AM0.64m
1:21PM0.59m
1:46AM0.67m
2:16PM0.63m
2:35AM0.69m
3:10PM0.66m
3:22AM0.70m
3:59PM0.68m
4:08AM0.72m
4:45PM0.68m
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6:06
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Temp °C
11
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Feels °C
7
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8
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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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