Lyall Bay surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,731 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lyall Bay over the next 16 days.
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