Wellington, New Zealand
Cook Strait-facing bay next to Wellington Airport. Powerful S-SE to SW winds (140-220°, 20-45 kn) are the norm — Wellington averages 173 windy days/yr. Consistent beach break. IMPORTANT: contact Wellington Airport control tower before launching. Source: kiteforum.com + wikipedia 2026-06-14.
Lyall Bay is a bay and suburb on the south side of the Rongotai isthmus in Wellington, New Zealand.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Lyall Bay.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Lyall Bay — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
Cook Strait-facing bay next to Wellington Airport. Powerful S-SE to SW winds ... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Lyall Bay delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.
Safety at Lyall Bay depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Lyall Bay is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Lyall Bay is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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