Surf Forecasts:
Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSW swell with 662 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch. The only real action is packed into one morning, then a big gap until the second week, and even then it’s nothing special. There’s a long lull from Tuesday afternoon all the way through to the following Thursday.
Your standout is Lawrencetown Reef on Tuesday, August 4th, in the morning. That’s the only real call. The swell is 8 ft from the SSW, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 673. The wind is from the WSW at 15 mph, which is cross-shore, so it’s not perfect but it’s workable. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. This is a reef break, exposed to the swell, and it’s fairly consistent. But 8 ft is pushing into expert territory, especially for a beginner-friendly spot. The crowd can be around sometimes.
After that, it drops off fast. Tuesday afternoon goes to 6 ft but the wind shifts to a fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy. The rest of the first week and into the second is a write-off – tiny waves, poor conditions, and onshore winds. Wednesday the 5th morning is marginal at 5 ft, but that’s about it. From Thursday the 6th through to Tuesday the 12th, it’s flat to 3 ft, mostly with poor wind. A few glassy mornings on the 7th, 9th, and 11th, but the swell is too small to do anything with.
Things look a little better starting Thursday, August 13th, in the morning. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the SSW, 8 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the NNE at 6 mph. That’s clean and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” The combined energy is moderate at 201. It’s not a standout, but it’s surfable. Friday the 14th morning is similar, 3 ft, clean but ordinary. Saturday the 15th morning is 3 ft with a clean cross-offshore wind, but again, very ordinary.
After that, it fades again. Sunday the 16th through to Wednesday the 19th is mostly small, poor, and onshore.
So, the only real highlight is that Tuesday morning, August 4th. It’s a short window, but it’s the best you’ll get. Expect a bit of crowd, and it’s a reef, so be careful if you’re not experienced.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | E 9 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
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 kJ | 135 | 662 | 488 | 594 | 273 | 187 | 104 | 43 | 59 | 59 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 40 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 22 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:22AM1.49m | 12:48PM1.61m | 1:12AM1.44m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:29AM0.30m | 7:07PM0.33m | 7:15AM0.36m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 8:36 | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | E 9 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | E 9 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 8 | 7 | 444 | 179 | 6 | 88 | 43 | 59 | 59 | 25 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SE 8 | — | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | SW 8 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | 7 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 135 | 662 | 488 | 594 | 273 | 187 | 104 | 11 | — | — | — | 26 | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 539 | 600 | 623 | 600 | 15 | 1373 | 1 | 1 | 132 | 0 | 809 | 1005 | 132 | 753 | 1115 | 753 | 799 | 995 | 1116 |
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