
Surf Forecasts:
Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with 445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with S swell.
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 (Jul 31) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The best window for a proper surf is this Friday, 31 July, and we’ll get a solid little pulse. The water is sitting at 59°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want that thick wetsuit.
Friday morning is the standout. Lawrencetown Reef is our only option, and it’s looking clean. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the south with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy from the SSE. That’s a rare treat. The combined energy is moderate at 375, so there’s some push there. The wind will be light as a feather, making for clean, peeling lines. This is the best surf on offer in the whole 16-day window. Get out there early.
By Friday afternoon, the wind swings south and picks up to 15 km/h, putting it onshore. The swell bumps up slightly to 5ft, but the wind will chop it up. It’ll be a write-off.
Saturday, 1 August, looks okay. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the south, still with a 9-second period. The wind is a cross-offshore from the NW, which should keep the waves reasonably clean. Combined energy is 310. It’s not the glassy perfection of Friday morning, but it’s a solid session for the weekend. The morning and afternoon both look similar.
Sunday, 2 August, the swell drops right off to 3ft and the period drops to 8 seconds. The morning is glassy from the south, but the wave energy is weak at 113. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon goes onshore and messy.
From Sunday afternoon all the way through to Monday, 10 August, it’s a long, flat spell. There’s nothing worth getting wet for. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy readings are pitiful. This is a proper dry spell.
Then, on Tuesday, 11 August, we get a bit of a spike. The morning shows a 6ft swell from the SSW with a 10-second period, and the wind is a cross-offshore from the NE at 25 km/h. The combined energy is a beefy 509. The wave comment says it’s marginal, but with that size and clean wind, it’s worth a look. Tuesday afternoon stays clean with a 4ft swell from the SSW. This is the second-best window, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecast.
From Wednesday, 12 August, onwards, it’s back to small, weak, and mostly onshore. The swell drops below 3ft, the periods shorten, and the energy is low. There’s nothing to get excited about.
So, to sum it up: Friday morning, 31 July, is the absolute winner. Glassy, clean, and a decent swell. Tuesday, 11 August, is a promising long-range look. The rest is a lot of waiting.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
359 | 445 | 313 | 299 | 304 | 181 | 109 | 107 | 81 | 77 | 65 | 183 | 383 | 256 | 138 | 88 | 74 | 57 | 35 | 33 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:18AM1.55m | 10:19PM1.60m | 10:53AM1.58m | 10:58PM1.58m | 11:29AM1.60m | 11:38PM1.54m | 12:07PM1.61m | 00:22AM1.49m | 12:48PM1.61m | 1:12AM1.44m | 1:36PM1.59m | 2:10AM1.38m | 2:32PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:16PM0.37m | 4:37AM0.19m | 4:55PM0.35m | 5:12AM0.22m | 5:36PM0.33m | 5:49AM0.25m | 6:19PM0.33m | 6:29AM0.30m | 7:07PM0.33m | 7:15AM0.36m | 8:02PM0.34m | 8:09AM0.42m | 9:05PM0.34m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | E 10 | E 10 |
359 | 445 | 313 | 299 | 304 | 181 | 109 | 107 | 81 | 77 | 65 | 3 | 299 | 256 | 138 | 88 | 74 | 57 | 35 | 16 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 8 | SSW 9 | SE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
16 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — |
— | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | S 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | SW 4 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 6 | 183 | 383 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 233 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1373 | 8 | 2274 | 950 | 600 | 106 | 143 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 623 | 600 |
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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).
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