Lawrencetown Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.64° N 63.34° W

Lawrencetown Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lawrencetown Reef sea temperature is
17.8° C
1.3° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with 613 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SE 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 (Aug 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lawrencetown Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 6AM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 19th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a long, hard look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you—this forecast is a tough one. We're staring down a long stretch of mostly small, wind-affected surf with a couple of fleeting windows where it might just come together.

The overall pattern is dominated by onshore winds and weak, short-period swell energy. The water temperature at the start is sitting at 64°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze while you're waiting for a wave that never comes.

We’ve got a real gap on our hands here. From now through most of next week, the recommendations are flat. For the first four days, from Monday the 17th through Thursday the 20th, it’s all poor surf conditions with combined swell energy barely cracking 100 (14 to 162) and gusty onshore winds making a mess of things. We see a slight bump on the morning of Wednesday the 19th with a 5ft SSW swell and a combined energy of 503, but with a rating of just 2, the wind is onshore and the conditions are described as marginal. Not the kind of swell you paddle out for.

The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd brings clean offshore and even glassy conditions on Saturday, but the swell is tiny—only 2ft to 3ft with periods of 7 seconds or less. The combined energy is pitiful (40 to 114). You’d be bobbing around more than surfing. Monday the 24th morning finally shows some life with a 4ft S swell and glassy conditions, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and the energy is only 142. It’s described as "surfable but very ordinary."

Now, hold on to your wetsuits. The only true standout in this whole 16-day window lands on Saturday, August 29th. The morning kicks off with a fresh offshore N wind at 18 mph and a solid 5ft SE swell with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 259. The afternoon session looks even better, with a moderate offshore NNE wind at 15 mph, a 4ft SE swell, and a combined energy of 229. The guidance says "expect good surf conditions." This is it, folks. That Saturday afternoon is the one to circle on your calendar. The wind will be clean, and there will be enough push to get some fun ones at Lawrencetown Reef. Be warned, though—this spot can get crowded, so don't expect to have it to yourself.

After that, the following week drops back into the doldrums. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are messy and small again with onshore and cross-shore winds. By Tuesday, September 1st, we're back to flat and uninspiring conditions.

To sum it up: Don't bother paddling out until Saturday, August 29th. That's your best bet. The rest is a write-off. Stay patient, and keep your eye on the horizon.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
00:39AM1.47m
12:57PM1.56m
1:27AM1.37m
1:42PM1.47m
2:21AM1.28m
2:32PM1.39m
3:23AM1.22m
3:31PM1.35m
4:31AM1.20m
4:35PM1.34m
5:37AM1.22m
5:37PM1.37m
Low Tide
6:41AM0.36m
7:19PM0.36m
7:25AM0.48m
8:10PM0.44m
8:15AM0.58m
9:07PM0.49m
9:13AM0.65m
10:12PM0.52m
10:20AM0.67m
11:17PM0.50m
11:26AM0.66m
00:14AM0.45m
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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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