Lawrencetown Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.64° N 63.34° W

Lawrencetown Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lawrencetown Reef sea temperature is
16.9°C
1.6° 

Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 496 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lawrencetown Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 14th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 14th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 14th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The coming 16 days have a tricky start—plenty of small, poor conditions before a very big swell shows up later on. Hang in there, it gets interesting.

The main spot in the mix is Lawrencetown Reef. Water temps are sitting at about 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nice.

Right now, the start of the forecast period is flat and uninspiring. Saturday afternoon (Sept 12th) has tiny 2ft SSW swell, short period (7 seconds), cross-on wind, and weak energy (35). Not worth paddling out. Sunday (Sept 13th) is much the same—2ft to 3ft, onshore wind, messy. Monday morning (Sept 14th) looks better on paper—clean, cross-off NW wind, and a 7ft S swell with moderate energy (496)—but the wave comment says it’s predicted to be too big for this break at that point. Monday afternoon drops to 6ft, still clean, with light cross-off wind and moderate energy (323)—that’s the first decent window for a paddle, but still not a standout.

Tuesday morning (Sept 15th) has a small clean wave (3ft, offshore N wind) but it’s described as ordinary. After that, from Tuesday afternoon right through to the end of September 23rd, it’s a long, drawn-out run of poor surf—tiny, weak, messy, or just not worth it. Days of barely any energy.

Then things change. On Thursday morning, September 24th, we see 4ft E swell with 5-second period, cross wind, but still poor conditions. The afternoon has 5ft from ESE, choppy, with moderate energy (199), but still not making the cut.

Now here’s the real story. Friday morning, September 25th, a big pulse hits: 12ft ESE swell, period 8 seconds, cross wind, and a mighty combined energy of 1867. That’s very strong energy, and the wave comment says wind and tide are favorable, but it’s simply too big for this break. This is big-wave territory only for experts—12ft is serious. That afternoon the swell stays huge (10ft, 1965 energy), but onshore wind ruins it.

Saturday, September 26th, still massive—7ft E swell both morning and afternoon, with clean conditions in the afternoon (cross-off WNW wind, 858 energy), but again, the comments note it’s too big for this reef. This is a standout moment for experienced surfers only. The swell direction (E) is not quite the optimum SE, but the size and power are undeniable.

Sunday, September 27th, things settle into something more manageable: 6ft E swell in the morning, period 10 seconds, offshore N wind, gentle breeze, very clean, with strong energy (624). The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the best of the whole outlook. The afternoon holds similar goodness: 5ft, offshore NNW wind, light breeze, clean, with moderate-strong energy (494). This is your window. The swell direction is still east, but with clean offshore winds and solid size, this is the one to aim for.

Standout: Sunday, September 27th—morning and afternoon. Solid head-high-plus E swell, clean offshore winds, strong energy. Best conditions of the whole 16 days. Keep an eye on the long-range uncertainty, but this one looks promising.

Stay tuned, forecasts can always shift. This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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5
2.1
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
17
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34
51
496
319
186
61
34
44
36
42
47
26
14
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20
12
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SE
20
NW
10
NW
15
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15
N
10
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10
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5
SE
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15
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20
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High Tide
9:59PM1.68m
10:18AM1.76m
10:41PM1.63m
10:55AM1.71m
11:22PM1.55m
11:33AM1.63m
00:04AM1.45m
12:12PM1.54m
00:49AM1.36m
12:55PM1.44m
1:41AM1.27m
1:45PM1.36m
2:43AM1.21m
Low Tide
3:52PM0.13m
4:05AM0.15m
4:33PM0.14m
4:44AM0.23m
5:13PM0.19m
5:22AM0.32m
5:54PM0.26m
6:01AM0.43m
6:37PM0.35m
6:44AM0.53m
7:25PM0.43m
7:32AM0.62m
8:22PM0.50m
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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.

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