Lawrencetown Reef surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 ADT
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Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lawrencetown Reef sea temperature is
2.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lawrencetown Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lawrencetown Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 17th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 20th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 19th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 1°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 0°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
E
1.6
ESE
1.3
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
ESE
1.5
SW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
ESE
1
E
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)777778667776767777778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)76565454979111618216924017217512082611009954411733
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
SE
5
WSW
15
N
15
NNE
20
ENE
25
E
25
ESE
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
20
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NE
15
SSW
5
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
NW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossonononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:19PM
1.81
8:48AM
1.68
9:02PM
1.87
9:35AM
1.70
9:46PM
1.89
10:24AM
1.69
10:33PM
1.86
11:15AM
1.65
11:23PM
1.79
12:10PM
1.58
12:18AM
1.69
1:10PM
1.51
1:18AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:39AM
0.06
2:49PM
0.15
3:24AM
-0.01
3:34PM
0.15
4:11AM
-0.03
4:21PM
0.19
5:00AM
-0.00
5:12PM
0.26
5:52AM
0.06
6:07PM
0.34
6:49AM
0.14
7:08PM
0.43
7:52AM
0.23
Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16
Sunset7:58--7:59--8:00--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:06--
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C35912743691075664433347
Feels °C (?)-12793-2-416730230-1-2-3-202
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Information about the Lawrencetown Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lawrencetown Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lawrencetown Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lawrencetown Reef 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 Reef) 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 Reef 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Lawrencetown Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Cole Harbour which is 17 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Dartmouth which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Halifax, Kings County and East Hants.

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