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Lyall Bay surf break

Lyall Bay surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 19 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Lyall Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lyall Bay sea temperature is
17.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Jan 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lyall Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 21st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 24th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 24th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lyall Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Fri night).

Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1.4
SE
0.6
S
0.9
S
1
S
1
S
0.8
S
1.5
ESE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
SE
2.5
S
2.5
S
2.1
S
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)775514141413115881079101213121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)168121601061343333943241571041402061576271174813636426475669681
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
15
ENE
5
ESE
10
NE
10
E
5
N
5
N
10
N
15
SSE
35
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
N
20
SSW
10
SSW
30
SSW
25
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crossglassoffoffcross-
on		ononcross-
on		offoncross-
on		onoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:22PM
1.43
6:33AM
1.54
7:10PM
1.43
7:23AM
1.53
8:00PM
1.44
8:15AM
1.53
8:48PM
1.47
9:08AM
1.54
9:36PM
1.51
10:01AM
1.56
10:24PM
1.57
10:53AM
1.59
11:12PM
1.62
11:43AM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:23AM
0.72
1:16PM
0.72
1:10AM
0.69
2:06PM
0.69
1:58AM
0.67
2:53PM
0.67
2:50AM
0.65
3:40PM
0.65
3:43AM
0.63
4:27PM
0.63
4:38AM
0.62
5:14PM
0.61
5:32AM
0.60
Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16
Sunset8:52--8:52--8:51--8:50--8:50--8:49--8:47--
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part cloud
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mod rain
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C16151717151920171718171817139111214151416
Feels °C (?)111111111119191517201719168398912811
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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.

Lyall Bay is 6 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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