
Surf Forecasts:
Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, E swell with 3,012 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with E 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 (Oct 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 1°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
509 | 525 | 641 | 1649 | 3012 | 2587 | 1369 | 524 | 308 | 120 | 40 | 32 | 38 | 11 | 6 | 35 | 47 | 43 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:35AM1.55m | 6:55PM1.49m | 7:14AM1.66m | 7:40PM1.56m | 7:54AM1.76m | 8:25PM1.62m | 8:36AM1.82m | 9:10PM1.66m | 9:19AM1.85m | 9:57PM1.66m | 10:04AM1.84m | 10:46PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:17AM0.36m | 12:50PM0.34m | 00:59AM0.30m | 1:33PM0.21m | 1:41AM0.25m | 2:16PM0.11m | 2:23AM0.21m | 2:59PM0.03m | 3:07AM0.20m | 3:44PM-0.00m | 3:53AM0.22m | 4:31PM0.01m | |||||||
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
6:16 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
Feels °C | 1 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | -2 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SW 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
509 | 525 | 641 | 1649 | 3012 | 2587 | 1369 | 524 | 308 | 120 | 40 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 47 | 43 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | SW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNW 3 | S 9 |
74 | 425 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | — |
80 | 117 | 167 | 106 | 40 | 16 | — | — | — | 3 | 24 | 32 | 38 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1351 | 930 | 628 | 600 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 615 | 615 | 1 | 756 | 929 | 106 | 1 | 6 | 600 |
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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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