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Lyall Bay Surf Forecast
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Lyall Bay surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lyall Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Lyall Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lyall Bay in the next 12 days are 7.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 1st May) | 25ft (7.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lyall Bay over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 461 | 483 | 1679 | 9756 | 15377 | 12689 | 8870 | 9227 | 3854 | 866 | 469 | 553 | 1533 | 2785 | 1308 | 711 | 517 | 379 | 194 | 184 | 95 | 19 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 45 | 97 | 91 | 86 | 84 | 250 | 645 | 451 | 203 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | glass | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:09PM 1.88 | 7:48AM 1.74 | 8:06PM 1.89 | 8:44AM 1.73 | 9:02PM 1.86 | 9:38AM 1.70 | 9:59PM 1.80 | 10:30AM 1.66 | 10:54PM 1.74 | 11:21AM 1.62 | 11:47PM 1.68 | 12:12PM 1.57 | 12:38AM 1.63 | 1:04PM 1.54 | 1:26AM 1.58 | 1:55PM 1.53 | 2:13AM 1.55 | 2:42PM 1.52 | 2:59AM 1.53 | 3:27PM 1.53 | 3:45AM 1.51 | 4:11PM 1.54 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:01PM 0.56 | 1:42AM 0.50 | 1:57PM 0.54 | 2:41AM 0.49 | 2:53PM 0.52 | 3:36AM 0.49 | 3:48PM 0.52 | 4:29AM 0.49 | 4:42PM 0.52 | 5:19AM 0.51 | 5:34PM 0.55 | 6:07AM 0.54 | 6:25PM 0.58 | 6:52AM 0.59 | 7:15PM 0.63 | 7:35AM 0.65 | 8:05PM 0.68 | 8:19AM 0.71 | 8:55PM 0.73 | 9:05AM 0.77 | 9:44PM 0.77 | 9:53AM 0.82 | 10:32PM 0.81 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 17 | 27 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 12 | 6 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Lyall Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lyall Bay 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 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lyall Bay 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) 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 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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