Lawrencetown Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.64° N 63.34° W

Lawrencetown Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lawrencetown Reef sea temperature is
19.6°C
3.6° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 2,934 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 4th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 5th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for this stretch around Lawrencetown Reef.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a quiet spell. The first few days through the end of August and into the start of September are looking pretty flat and uninspiring, with small weak waves and a lot of poor conditions. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report there.

We’ll see a little bump on Monday morning, August 31st, with a clean 4ft swell from the SW, period a short 6 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind from the NNW. That’s a surfable wave but it’s nothing to write home about. The energy is low (174). Tuesday morning, September 1st, looks glassy with a long period 10 second swell, but it’s only 0.7ft – really just a ripple.

The real story here is the big pulse that comes through around Friday, September 4th, and hangs into Saturday, September 5th. We’re looking at some serious size – 8ft on Friday morning, jumping to 12ft by the afternoon, and still 12ft on Saturday morning. The combined energy is massive: 498 on Friday morning, then 1941, 1854, and even 2160 on Saturday afternoon. That’s a lot of water moving. The swell direction swings from SE to E and ENE, with periods around 7 to 9 seconds. The wind is light and clean on Friday morning, but gets a bit cross to cross-on as it goes.

Now, I gotta be straight with you – for a beginner-friendly reef break, this is way too much juice. Anything over 8ft is expert territory, and this is pushing well past that. The forecast even notes that the swell is too big for this break. This setup is looking far more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. The quality is there for the right crew, but if you’re not a seasoned pro, stay well clear.

After that big blast, things settle down again. Sunday, September 6th, we see a drop to 4ft from the E with a 9-second period, but the conditions are ordinary and the energy is low (191). The rest of the first week of September stays small and unremarkable, with poor surf through to the 11th.

We get another chance on the morning of Friday, September 12th, with a clean 5ft swell from the SSW, period 9 seconds, and a strong offshore wind from the N at 35 km/h. The energy is moderate (366). It’s marginal but clean. The same holds through Saturday, September 13th, with a 5ft SW swell, a 6-second period, and a light offshore NNE wind producing clean conditions (387 energy). That’s the best of the second week – a solid, clean, surfable wave for intermediate and above.

Standout: If you’re an expert, the big swell on Friday, September 4th morning, is the standout. Clean 8ft SE swell at a reef break with clean conditions. For everyone else, the best bet is the clean, offshore swell on Sunday, September 13th morning – 5ft from the SW with light offshore winds. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Crowds are possible here, so you might have some company.

That’s the picture from here. Stay safe out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

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0.6
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7
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8
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7
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7
1.1
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6
1.3
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6
0.8
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6
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6
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6
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10
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9
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
88
143
49
57
107
135
104
41
35
9
15
13
45
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36
21
29
85
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
10
W
15
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10
NNW
15
WSW
25
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20
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15
NNW
15
NW
15
N
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High Tide
9:17PM1.63m
9:44AM1.66m
9:55PM1.63m
10:19AM1.70m
10:35PM1.62m
10:55AM1.71m
11:17PM1.58m
11:35AM1.70m
00:03AM1.52m
12:19PM1.66m
00:54AM1.46m
1:10PM1.61m
1:55AM1.39m
Low Tide
3:30AM0.17m
3:51PM0.25m
4:05AM0.17m
4:30PM0.21m
4:41AM0.20m
5:11PM0.20m
5:20AM0.24m
5:55PM0.21m
6:03AM0.31m
6:44PM0.25m
6:53AM0.39m
7:41PM0.29m
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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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