Located on the south coast, just 10 minutes drive from the city, Lyall Bay beach is Wellington’s most popular surf beach.

Although great for surfing, it’s still a safe beach for swimming and is patrolled by lifeguards during summer. It’s also the best place to watch windsurfers and kitesurfers make the most of the wind that sometimes breezes through Wellington. The best spot to catch the action of the Bay is from historic Maranui Café.