Surf Forecasts:
Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SSW swell with 171 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lawrencetown Reef in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with the lowdown. The next 16 days at Lawrencetown Reef are a mixed bag—a whole lot of flat and sloppy, but a solid shot of energy at the tail end.
We’re in for a rough start. From Wednesday August 5th, the swell is around 4ft from the SSW, but it’s short period (8 seconds) and the wind is all over the place. The combined energy is moderate (234), but the conditions are poor. Honestly, the entire first week and into the second week is a washout—tiny waves, weak energy (down to 23 at times), and no real reason to get wet. There’s a solid 9-day gap from Wednesday August 5th through Thursday August 13th where you’re better off doing something else. The water is 62°F—about average for this time of year.
Finally, things change on Tuesday August 18th. The morning is a bit wild with strong ENE wind, but by the afternoon, the wind flips to a clean cross-offshore breeze. The swell picks up to 5ft from the SSW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 487 (moderate to strong). This is the first real sign of life.
Wednesday August 19th is the day to aim for. The morning brings a 5ft SSW swell, a 9-second period, and light offshore wind from the NW. The conditions are clean, and the combined energy is 460. This is Lawrencetown Reef at its best—the longer period gives the waves shape, and the offshore wind will make for some clean, lined-up sets. The 5ft is a serious size, so this is for experienced surfers only. Crowds are a possibility here, so get there early.
Later on Wednesday afternoon, the wind goes cross-shore and the swell holds at 6ft, with even higher energy (501). There’s a storm risk, but if you’re feeling lucky, it could still be a ripper.
So, the takeaway: the first 9 days are a bust. Circle Tuesday August 18th afternoon and Wednesday August 19th for the real action. That’s your window.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 |
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 kJ | 224 | 171 | 67 | 50 | 68 | 43 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 26 | 77 | 62 | 61 | 92 | 57 | 77 | 84 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:36PM1.59m | 2:10AM1.38m | 2:32PM1.58m | 3:16AM1.35m | 3:36PM1.57m | 4:30AM1.35m | 4:46PM1.59m | 5:42AM1.41m | 5:54PM1.64m | 6:48AM1.49m | 6:57PM1.70m | 7:45AM1.59m | 7:54PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:02PM0.34m | 8:09AM0.42m | 9:05PM0.34m | 9:13AM0.47m | 10:14PM0.32m | 10:25AM0.48m | 11:24PM0.27m | 11:37AM0.44m | 00:29AM0.19m | 12:44PM0.38m | 1:27AM0.11m | 1:44PM0.30m | 2:20AM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | E 9 | SW 5 | SSW 8 | E 9 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 224 | 6 | 34 | 50 | 6 | 43 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 3 | 77 | 62 | 18 | 9 | 57 | 57 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 8 | SSW 7 | SW 5 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 44 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 8 | SW 5 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 7 | SW 6 | — | SW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 171 | 67 | — | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 26 | — | — | 61 | 92 | — | 77 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 106 | 1373 | 1 | 0 | 132 | 1 | 809 | 995 | 737 | 992 | 1000 | 723 | 753 | 992 | 1 | 753 | 777 | 8 | 799 | 106 | 0 |
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