Wellington – Lyall Bay in November
November is a good month for surfing at Wellington – Lyall Bay (best: June–October).
Plan your trip to Wellington – Lyall BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 17°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 11 rainy days
Wellington – Lyall BayWellington, New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WLG 1 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in November
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AhiparaNew Zealand · 700 km away · water 18°C2 m waves2
Raglan – Manu BayNew Zealand · 390 km away · water 18°C2 m waves3
OpunakeNew Zealand · 223 km away · water 16°C2 m waves4
Taranaki – Stent RoadNew Zealand · 249 km away · water 17°C1.9 m waves5
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 261 km away · water 17°C1.9 m waves6
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 501 km away · water 18°C1.7 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in November →Questions
Is November a good time for surfing at Wellington – Lyall Bay?
November is a good month for surfing at Wellington – Lyall Bay (best: June–October). Waves 2 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Wellington – Lyall Bay in November?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Wellington – Lyall Bay in November?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Wellington – Lyall Bay in November?
Around 17°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (2 m waves), Raglan – Manu Bay (2 m waves) & Opunake (2 m waves).