Lawrencetown Reef surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Sunday 03 May 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
3.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 8s. 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 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 3rd May)13ft (4.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 2°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
9
2.4
E
6
3
SSE
10
1.3
S
11
2.1
SW
10
2
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
9
2.2
SSW
8
3
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
8
2.1
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
7
2.2
S
7
2.5
S
7
3
S
8
1.8
SSW
8
1.9
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
9
1.4
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
9
0.9
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
451
1631
379
782
538
714
659
989
870
547
330
467
662
1046
439
504
423
315
238
137
Wind (km/h)
15
E
40
ENE
40
WNW
40
W
30
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
30
SSW
15
S
45
S
25
SW
30
WSW
20
W
15
SW
25
SSW
25
S
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
10:08AM1.49m
10:06PM1.61m
10:46AM1.45m
10:43PM1.56m
11:27AM1.41m
11:22PM1.50m
12:10PM1.35m
00:03AM1.44m
12:57PM1.31m
00:49AM1.39m
1:49PM1.29m
1:42AM1.34m
2:45PM1.30m
2:42AM1.32m
Low Tide
4:00PM0.42m
4:32AM0.22m
4:38PM0.46m
5:11AM0.27m
5:17PM0.52m
5:52AM0.32m
5:58PM0.58m
6:36AM0.38m
6:45PM0.63m
7:24AM0.42m
7:40PM0.65m
8:16AM0.44m
8:42PM0.65m
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
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6:01
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:52
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8:19
8:20
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:24
8:25
6
6
2
4
8
42
11
Temp °C
7
6
6
8
11
8
10
11
8
11
12
11
10
8
12
7
8
7
9
9
9
2
-6
-2
0
3
2
4
4
0
6
6
4
4
5
4
1
1
2
3
2
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
8
0.1
SW
5
3
SSE
10
1.3
S
11
0.5
SE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
SE
15
1.8
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
9
1.4
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
9
1
S
8
Energy kJ
90
1
1631
379
39
26
16
14
6
15
16
15
6
4
8
439
321
423
315
238
137
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SE
14
1.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
1.3
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1
8
313
50
23
3
6
6
5
5
5
4
3
176
322
264
216
172
127
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
6
0.1
S
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
S
18
0.8
SE
9
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
1
3
28
6
101
14
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
9
2.4
E
6
1.2
WNW
4
1.7
WSW
7
2.1
SW
10
2
SSW
8
2.2
SSW
9
2.2
SSW
8
3
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
8
2.1
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
7
2.2
S
7
2.5
S
7
3
S
8
1.9
SSW
8
0.5
SW
3
0.9
SSW
5
Energy kJ
102
451
47
247
782
538
714
659
989
870
547
330
467
662
1046
504
6
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
630
600
600
2444
623
777
2658
1280
2244
1378
1367
524
717
616
744
744
600
319
615
753
600
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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