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Lyall Bay Surf Forecast
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Lyall Bay surfForecast / Wellington / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 NZDT
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 Sunday (Dec 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 29th Dec) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 29th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lyall Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 41 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 45 | 222 | 1008 | 1582 | 985 | 320 | 250 | 294 | 230 | 296 | 231 | 193 | 131 | 105 | 137 | 71 | 52 | 50 | 43 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:21AM 1.58 | 11:44PM 1.53 | 12:07PM 1.55 | 12:29AM 1.52 | 12:51PM 1.54 | 1:13AM 1.52 | 1:33PM 1.53 | 1:58AM 1.54 | 2:15PM 1.53 | 2:41AM 1.56 | 3:00PM 1.52 | 3:25AM 1.58 | 3:47PM 1.52 | 4:08AM 1.60 | 4:36PM 1.51 | 4:53AM 1.62 | 5:26PM 1.50 | 5:40AM 1.63 | 6:16PM 1.50 | 6:29AM 1.63 | 7:04PM 1.49 | 7:17AM 1.63 | 7:55PM 1.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:42PM 0.63 | 5:58AM 0.67 | 6:25PM 0.66 | 6:46AM 0.71 | 7:06PM 0.70 | 7:31AM 0.74 | 7:45PM 0.74 | 8:17AM 0.77 | 8:24PM 0.77 | 9:02AM 0.79 | 9:05PM 0.80 | 9:48AM 0.81 | 9:49PM 0.81 | 10:36AM 0.80 | 10:38PM 0.81 | 11:26AM 0.78 | 11:29PM 0.78 | 12:18PM 0.75 | 12:19AM 0.74 | 1:11PM 0.70 | 1:05AM 0.68 | 2:01PM 0.65 | 1:54AM 0.63 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:57 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun morning, light winds from the N by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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