Surf Forecasts:
Lawrencetown Left Point surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, S swell with 357 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lawrencetown Left Point this week:
The surf forecast for Lawrencetown Left Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lawrencetown Left Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Left Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s on offer around Lawrencetown Left Point. This reef and point set-up is a tricky one. It’s inconsistent, so we’re not talking about a spot that’s constantly firing. But when conditions line up, it can be a treat. The water temperature is doing its usual thing for this time of year, nothing unusual there. Right now, we’re looking at a pretty quiet start. The first few days, from Thursday the 13th through Sunday the 16th, are flat out poor. Tiny swell, weak energy, and winds that are mostly cross or cross-onshore. You’re looking at maybe 1ft to 3ft of slop, with combined energy in the low 20s to low 50s. It’s just not worth paddling out for. The period is short, around 4 to 7 seconds, so no push. Monday the 17th gets a little bump, but the wind is onshore and funky. By the afternoon, the swell hits 5ft and the combined energy climbs to 147, but it’s coupled with 25 km/h onshore wind and rain. It’s a mess. The standout window, and the only real highlight, comes on Tuesday the 18th. Tuesday morning, we get the best of the whole 16-day run. An offshore wind from the NW at 15 km/h, clean conditions, and a solid 5ft swell from the south. The period is 8 seconds, combined energy is 311 – that’s moderate wave energy, real power behind it. The swell direction is from the south, which aligns well with the optimum SE direction. This is the one to aim for. It will be clean, with gentle offshore conditions. Keep in mind the spot is already inconsistent, but when the wind and swell sync up like this, it’s special. Tuesday afternoon sees the swell ease to 5ft, but the wind switches cross-onshore and the quality drops. The rest of the week into the end of August goes downhill. Wednesday the 19th has a glassy morning, but the swell is only 3ft and the energy is 109 – ordinary. From Thursday the 20th onward, we see onshore winds, choppy conditions, and swells that get messy. On the 20th afternoon, the swell is 7ft from the south, but the cross-onshore wind is 20 km/h, creating a choppy, blown-out scene. That kind of size with poor quality makes it more of a kite surfing day than a paddle surfing day.
The gap after Tuesday is long – from Wednesday the 19th all the way through to the end of the period on the 28th, there’s nothing that really stacks up. Swells come and go, but the wind is almost always cross or onshore, and the period stays short. The last chance of any note is on the 25th, when the swell period jumps to 11 seconds, but it’s only 1ft and the wind is messy. That’s not going to work. So, in short: if you want a wave, your best bet is Tuesday the 18th, first light. It’s going to be the cleanest, most powerful day of the whole outlook. After that, it’s a waiting game.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
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41 | 34 | 22 | 31 | 11 | 8 | 50 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 9 | 104 | 29 | 147 | 240 | 307 | 223 | 127 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:25AM1.74m | 9:35PM1.78m | 10:10AM1.77m | 10:22PM1.74m | 10:53AM1.77m | 11:08PM1.67m | 11:35AM1.72m | 11:53PM1.58m | 12:16PM1.65m | 00:39AM1.47m | 12:57PM1.56m | 1:27AM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:08AM0.00m | 3:29PM0.18m | 3:53AM0.01m | 4:17PM0.16m | 4:36AM0.06m | 5:03PM0.18m | 5:18AM0.14m | 5:48PM0.22m | 5:59AM0.25m | 6:33PM0.29m | 6:41AM0.36m | 7:19PM0.36m | |||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
8:23 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SW 6 | SE 13 | SSW 5 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | — | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
41 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 50 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 7 | — | 240 | 307 | 223 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 10 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 6 | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 8 |
9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 7 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 12 |
7 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | SW 3 | NW 2 | NNW 2 | WNW 3 | — | W 2 | SW 3 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | S 5 | — | WNW 2 | — | — |
— | 34 | 22 | 31 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 104 | 29 | 147 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 878 | 2846 | 232 | 2927 | 0 | 2347 | 2965 | 2405 | 1437 | 2356 | 601 | 601 | 674 | 9 | 0 | 1172 | 0 |
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Information about the Lawrencetown Left Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lawrencetown Left Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lawrencetown Left Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lawrencetown Left Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Lawrencetown Left Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lawrencetown Left Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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