Surf Forecasts:
Lyall Bay surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 23s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, S swell with 4,488 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 23s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lyall Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Lyall Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 23s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lyall Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 23s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 23s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lyall Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here, checkin' in from Lyall Bay. We've got a pretty mixed bag over the next 16 days, but there are a few windows that'll get your blood pumping. Water temp is sittin' around 54°F, which is pretty average for this time of year – nothing unusual. The break's inconsistent and a bit of a beginner spot, but when it lines up, it can throw some proper waves. Crowds are possible, but not always a problem.
Let's start with this Saturday, July 18. Morning's lookin' clean with a gentle offshore breeze from the north, swell around 3ft from the ESE, period 14 seconds – moderate energy (832). It's surfable but nothing special. The real standout is Saturday afternoon: a solid 6ft S swell with a very long 22-second period, combined energy hittin' 3531 – that's strong, powerful stuff. The wind shifts to a light cross-offshore from the NW, keepin' it clean. This is groundswell, so expect some long lulls and well-shaped waves, especially if you're on a point or reef setup. It's rated for experienced surfers – the size and
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | S 22 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 19 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 362 | 3189 | 2245 | 1210 | 1088 | 1392 | 1225 | 4488 | 2287 | 1362 | 888 | 488 | 305 | 240 | 73 | 53 | 48 | 25 | 37 | 32 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | on | on | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 8:17PM1.73m | 8:48AM1.66m | 9:14PM1.69m | 9:40AM1.66m | 10:08PM1.66m | 10:31AM1.66m | 10:58PM1.63m | 11:21AM1.65m | 11:46PM1.60m | 12:11PM1.63m | 00:31AM1.58m | 12:59PM1.62m | 1:17AM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:02PM0.46m | 2:44AM0.51m | 3:01PM0.49m | 3:37AM0.53m | 3:59PM0.54m | 4:27AM0.57m | 4:53PM0.58m | 5:15AM0.61m | 5:45PM0.63m | 6:00AM0.65m | 6:33PM0.67m | 6:43AM0.70m | 7:19PM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 22 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 19 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 184 | 3189 | 2245 | 1210 | 1088 | 1392 | 1225 | 4488 | 2287 | 1362 | 888 | 488 | 305 | 240 | 73 | 31 | 48 | 25 | 37 | 32 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | S 20 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 362 | 342 | 229 | 175 | 170 | 99 | 610 | 55 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 64 | 53 | 32 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | ESE 11 | SSW 4 | SSE 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 286 | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 22 | 3 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | SSW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 3 | 9 | — | 13 | 65 | 119 | 102 | 72 | 42 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 59 | 38 | 27 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 108 | 0 | 38 | 54 | 139 | 64 | 64 | 110 |
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The above surf forecast table for Lyall Bay 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 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).
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