Lawrencetown Reef surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 17 Apr 2026 ADT
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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
2.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 18th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 18th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 19th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 1°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 1°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
E
1.5
ESE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
1.2
ESE
1.4
SW
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.3
ENE
0.2
ESE
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)788566776777777787767
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)499983901642072331441568670372736595141279312
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
NE
20
ENE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
SSE
20
SSW
25
S
15
WNW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
NNE
15
SE
5
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
WNW
20
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossonononcross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:02PM
1.87
9:35AM
1.70
9:46PM
1.89
10:24AM
1.69
10:33PM
1.86
11:15AM
1.65
11:23PM
1.79
12:10PM
1.58
12:18AM
1.69
1:10PM
1.51
1:18AM
1.58
2:18PM
1.46
2:26AM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:24AM
-0.01
3:34PM
0.15
4:11AM
-0.03
4:21PM
0.19
5:00AM
-0.00
5:12PM
0.26
5:52AM
0.06
6:07PM
0.34
6:49AM
0.14
7:08PM
0.43
7:52AM
0.23
8:18PM
0.50
8:59AM
0.29
Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:13
Sunset7:59--8:00--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:06--8:07--
cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----1-7-------------
Temp. °C12863697791077654236755
Feels °C (?)1050-41623453312-1-4-1000-3
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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.

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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