Lyall Bay Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Lyall Bay Surf Guide
Lyall Bay is a sheltered cove will work on any south swell. It's a fun spot, but gets super crowded even during small swells.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
BegIntAdv
Beginner, Intermediate
Local Vibe
Welcoming
WelcomingIntimidating
Can encounter some localism on a good day.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
MellowHeavy
Very busy, even when it's small
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
Can get good on a proper swell, otherwise an average beachbreak.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
LightExhausting
Not too bad.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Pretty good
Hazards
Other people.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Gets pretty crowded even on the small days so parking can be hard to come by.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Southern Hemisphere winter, May-August
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