Surf Forecasts:
Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, S swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with S 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 (Jul 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on offer for Lawrencetown Reef.
The water’s about average temp for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We’re staring at a slow start. Wednesday and Thursday are pretty much a bust, with small, weak swell and wind that’s not helping. The wave energy on Wednesday is weak (155) and only moderate on Thursday (244), but the conditions just aren’t there for a decent surf.
Things finally turn around Friday morning, July 31st. The wind goes cross-off from the NE at 9 mph, the swell is 4 ft from the south with a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 285. It’s clean, and it’s the first real chance to get out there.
Saturday morning, August 1st, is the real gem. Glassy conditions, no wind, and a 5 ft south swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a solid 338. The reef is going to be clean, the waves have some punch, and for a beginner-friendly spot, this is about as good as it gets in this forecast. The size is still manageable for most.
After that, it’s a slow slide back into small stuff. Sunday through Tuesday the swell drops and the wind gets messy again. By the second week, we’re talking tiny waves with combined energy numbers in the double digits. You get a few glassy moments on August 7th and 8th, but the swell is barely 2 ft, so it’s a longboard day.
Bottom line: get on it Saturday morning. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 |
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 kJ | 173 | 130 | 74 | 52 | 180 | 240 | 184 | 225 | 363 | 408 | 334 | 225 | 140 | 151 | 99 | 80 | 79 | 75 | 57 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:06AM1.46m | 9:03PM1.59m | 9:43AM1.51m | 9:41PM1.60m | 10:18AM1.55m | 10:19PM1.60m | 10:53AM1.58m | 10:58PM1.58m | 11:29AM1.60m | 11:38PM1.54m | 12:07PM1.61m | 00:22AM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:51AM0.25m | 2:58PM0.44m | 3:27AM0.21m | 3:38PM0.40m | 4:03AM0.19m | 4:16PM0.37m | 4:37AM0.19m | 4:55PM0.35m | 5:12AM0.22m | 5:36PM0.33m | 5:49AM0.25m | 6:19PM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:44 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 173 | 130 | 74 | 52 | 180 | 240 | 184 | 225 | 363 | 408 | 334 | 225 | 140 | 151 | 99 | 80 | 79 | 75 | 57 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SSE 10 | — | SE 10 | S 11 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 10 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 46 | 21 | 12 | 9 | — | 4 | 22 | 52 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 32 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 6 | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 10 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | — | — | E 6 | E 4 | ESE 5 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 62 | — | 35 | 13 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 319 | 106 | 856 | 291 | 291 | 617 | 717 | 0 | 673 | 233 | 0 | 756 | 799 | 2015 | 2286 | 233 | 995 | 1115 | 753 |
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