Best Time to Ride · Castlepoint vs Wellington – Lyall Bay
Castlepoint vs Wellington – Lyall Bay: which is better for surfing?
Castlepoint or Wellington – Lyall Bay? Month by month: windy days, waves and water temperature side by side, from years of weather data.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wellington – Lyall Bay has bigger waves in 12 of 12 months.
- Wellington – Lyall Bay has warmer water in 10 of 12 months.
- Best months at Castlepoint: July–September.
- Best months at Wellington – Lyall Bay: June–October.
- 129 km apart.
BestJul–Sep
Castlepoint
New Zealand
Beginner-friendly · 13°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ PMR 82 km
Water temperature per month (°C)
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BestJun–Oct
Lyall Bay
Wellington · New Zealand
Beginner-friendly · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WLG 1 km
Water temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum. Water: average sea surface temperature.