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Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, E swell with 901 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with SSE 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 (Sep 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period. 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
Honestly, for the next little while, it’s a pretty grim picture. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, messy, or just plain ugly conditions before anything worthwhile shows up. From now until at least the 4th of September, it’s a write-off. We’ve got tiny, weak swells, mostly cross-onshore winds, and the odd bit of glass but with no energy behind it. You’re not missing a thing.
First real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Saturday, 5th September. The swell is small at 4 ft from the ESE, and the combined energy is moderate (369). The wind is a clean cross-off from the NW, so the surface will be tidy. But it’s only a marginal call at best – not exactly a standout.
The next morning, Sunday, 6th September, sees a jump in size. We’re looking at 6 ft from the E with a solid 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong (806). The wind holds clean from the NNE but it’s a fresh 19 mph breeze. That’s a lot of power, but it’s missing the offshore magic. Still, for the bigger crew, this is the most interesting push of the week.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the morning of Monday, 7th September. The swell drops a touch to 4 ft from the E, but the combined energy is still moderate (227). The wind is a beautiful, clean offshore from the N at 9 mph. That’s the magic window. Lawrencetown Reef will be offering up clean, organised lines. It’s a reef break, consistent, exposed to the SE swell, and the wind is bang on. This is the best on offer. The water is a very unusual 69° – much warmer than normal for the time of year, which is a nice bonus.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The afternoon of Thursday, 10th September has a clean 4 ft from the SSW with a moderate energy (328) and glassy ENE wind – that’s your second option, but it’s a distant second to the Monday morning session.
The rest of the second week and into the third is just a mess of onshore junk and tiny swells. Nothing to write home about, and nothing to plan a road trip for. The 7th is your day. Keep your eye on that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
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 kJ | 67 | 40 | 26 | 9 | 15 | 30 | 22 | 38 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 52 | 773 | 363 | 329 | 193 | 165 | 481 | 800 | 759 | 417 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:55AM1.71m | 11:17PM1.58m | 11:35AM1.70m | 00:03AM1.52m | 12:19PM1.66m | 00:54AM1.46m | 1:10PM1.61m | 1:55AM1.39m | 2:11PM1.55m | 3:06AM1.35m | 3:22PM1.52m | 4:24AM1.36m | 4:37PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM0.20m | 5:20AM0.24m | 5:55PM0.21m | 6:03AM0.31m | 6:44PM0.25m | 6:53AM0.39m | 7:41PM0.29m | 7:52AM0.46m | 8:48PM0.33m | 9:02AM0.51m | 10:02PM0.33m | 10:21AM0.52m | 11:14PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 25 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | — | SE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 67 | 40 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 30 | 22 | 38 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 1 | — | 363 | 329 | 193 | 69 | 481 | 800 | 759 | 417 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSE 11 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 88 | 67 | 130 | 30 | 24 | 6 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 46 | 66 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | NE 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | — | NW 3 | — | E 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 52 | 773 | — | 2 | — | 165 | 72 | 67 | 49 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1373 | 600 | 1437 | 1214 | 135 | 1372 | 1374 | 756 | 992 | 631 | 600 | 600 | 85 | 0 | 8 | 132 | 2208 | 930 | 644 | 0 |
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