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Lyall Bay surf report and forecast
Wellington, New Zealand · updated 03 Nov 2026, 01:49 NZDT · NOAA GFS-Wave cycle 20261102_06z
Open Lyall Bay on the live map →0.2rating now (B 0 · A 0)
1.9 m (6.3 ft)wave height now
6.4 speriod
NWswell from
24 kt NWwind offshore
15 °C (58 °F)water · 4/3 mm fullsuit, boots optional
06:05 / 20:03sunrise / sunset
Wind waves: 1.9 m 6 s NW
Best window this week: Saturday 07:00 NZDT — 0.3 0.8 m (2.7 ft) at 8 s, offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (155° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.9–1.9 m (6.2–6.4 ft) | 6 s | NW | 22 kt offshore | 06:06–20:02 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 0.9–1.9 m (3.0–6.3 ft) | 6 s | NW | 16 kt offshore | 06:05–20:03 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 0.5–0.8 m (1.5–2.6 ft) | 8 s | WNW | 8 kt cross-offshore | 06:04–20:04 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4–0.5 m (1.3–1.6 ft) | 7 s | WNW | 9 kt cross-offshore | 06:03–20:06 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.4–0.8 m (1.2–2.6 ft) | 5 s | NW | 9 kt offshore | 06:02–20:07 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 0.7–0.9 m (2.3–2.8 ft) | 8 s | NW | 8 kt offshore | 06:00–20:08 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 0.6–0.8 m (2.0–2.8 ft) | 8 s | NW | 9 kt cross-offshore | 05:59–20:09 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 01:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.9 m (6.3 ft) | 6 s NW | 24 kt NW offshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 1.7 m (5.7 ft) | 6 s NW | 19 kt NNW offshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 1.4 m (4.8 ft) | 6 s NW | 18 kt N offshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 6 s NW | 17 kt N offshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 5 s NW | 17 kt NNW offshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 5 s NW | 14 kt NW offshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) | 5 s NW | 11 kt NW offshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 5 s NW | 6 kt NNE cross-offshore |
| Wed 01:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | 6 s NW | 11 kt NNE cross-offshore |
| Wed 04:00 | 0.3 B 0 · A 0 | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) | 8 s WNW | 9 kt NNE cross-offshore |
| Wed 07:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) | 8 s WNW | 10 kt NNE cross-offshore |
| Wed 10:00 | 0.2 B 0 · A 0 | 0.6 m (1.8 ft) | 8 s WNW | 9 kt N cross-offshore |
| Wed 13:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 8 s WNW | 7 kt NW offshore |
| Wed 16:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.5 ft) | 8 s WNW | 7 kt WNW cross-offshore |
| Wed 19:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.5 ft) | 8 s WNW | 4 kt N glassy |
| Wed 22:00 | 0.1 B 0 · A 0 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 8 s WNW | 9 kt N cross-offshore |
Lyall Bay tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (NZDT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Tue 03 Nov | High 00:10 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 06:20 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 12:30 (+0.7 m / +2.2 ft) · Low 19:00 (-0.6 m / -1.9 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 01:00 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 07:20 (-0.6 m / -1.9 ft) · High 13:30 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) · Low 20:00 (-0.6 m / -1.8 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 02:00 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 08:20 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) · High 14:30 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 21:00 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 03:00 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 09:20 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 15:30 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 22:00 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 04:00 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 10:20 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 16:30 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 22:50 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 05:00 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 11:20 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 17:20 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) · Low 23:40 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) |
| Mon 09 Nov | High 05:50 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 12:10 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) · High 18:10 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 0.3 Mangamaunu 138 km · 0.7 m (2.2 ft) now
- 1.5 Kaikōura 150 km · 0.6 m (2.0 ft) now
- 1.0 Ocean Beach 257 km · 0.5 m (1.7 ft) now
- 5.2 New Plymouth 261 km · 1.3 m (4.2 ft) now
- 0.0 Taranaki Reserve 276 km · 0.8 m (2.5 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Pacific/Auckland). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-41.00, 174.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.