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Lawrencetown Reef surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 AST
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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
3.1° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lawrencetown Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lawrencetown Reef in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 19th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min -1°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Sun morning, min -5°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
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1
2
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
0.6
SW
1.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.5
S
1.9
SSW
2.3
SSE
2.4
SSW
3
SW
3
S
3
SSW
1.7
S
1.4
SSW
2
S
1.7
SSW
2.2
SSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)99867878910101111101099991011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)258642173003723756534458631102175122751910590343635456749174723491445
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
25
S
40
SW
30
SW
35
W
30
WNW
25
SW
35
SSW
30
SW
15
SSW
15
ESE
10
SE
30
SW
45
WSW
45
WSW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
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cross-
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on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
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on		cross-
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on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:28PM
1.23
4:33AM
1.41
5:25PM
1.26
5:25AM
1.44
6:16PM
1.30
6:12AM
1.49
7:01PM
1.36
6:56AM
1.54
7:42PM
1.41
7:38AM
1.59
8:21PM
1.47
8:17AM
1.63
8:58PM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:16AM
0.48
10:16PM
0.62
11:11AM
0.45
11:12PM
0.60
12:00PM
0.39
12:02AM
0.57
12:46PM
0.33
12:48AM
0.52
1:27PM
0.27
1:31AM
0.47
2:06PM
0.21
2:12AM
0.43
2:43PM
0.17
2:52AM
0.39
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise7:48--7:47--7:47--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:43--
Sunset-4:55--4:57--4:58--4:59--5:00--5:01--5:02-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C124777896-1-3144455511-3
Feels °C (?)-5-4-301221-2-10-13-9-4-30111-10-11-14
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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 12 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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