Lawrencetown Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.64° N 63.34° W

Lawrencetown Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lawrencetown Reef sea temperature is
19.9°C
4.0° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, E swell with 3,953 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 (Sep 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lawrencetown Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 6th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s headed our way. We’re looking at a pretty quiet start, with a whole lot of nothing for the first few days. From Monday the 31st of August right through to Thursday the 3rd of September, it’s basically flat. We’re talking tiny, weak leftovers that aren’t worth paddling out for. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real shift comes on Friday the 4th of September. A big pulse of swell hits, but it’s a messy one. Swell heights jump to 13ft, coming from the SE with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is massive, around 1884, but it’s blowing hard from the ESE at 25 mph. The conditions are poor, with strong cross-shore winds making it a complete chop-fest. This one is for the kite crew, not the paddle crew. The size and the short, crumbly period mean it’s just not gonna be a fun paddle.

The weekend of the 5th and 6th cleans up a bit. Saturday the 5th sees the swell drop to 6ft in the morning, building to 7ft in the afternoon. It’s from the ESE, with a 9-second period, and the wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 15 mph. The combined energy is moderate, around 801. It’s surfable, but the vibe is marginal. Sunday the 6th is where it gets interesting. The swell is back up to 13ft from the E, with a longer period of 11 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NE, blowing 25 mph. The energy is huge, sitting at 3918. But here’s the thing – that 13ft is too big for this break. It’s an expert-only affair, and even then, the size is going to be a handful. The long period means it’ll have some punch, but for a reef break, it might be a bit too much.

The best on offer is shaping up for Tuesday the 8th of September. The swell drops to a much more manageable 4ft, still from the E with a 9-second period. The magic is in the wind: it’s glassy in the morning. Dead calm, clean. The energy is a moderate 241, so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’s all about quality. Lawrencetown Reef is the standout here. The swell is from the E, which is a good direction for this spot. That glassy morning will deliver the cleanest, most lined-up waves of the whole run. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s not a huge day, but it’ll be fun and user-friendly for the intermediate crew, with some clean corners.

After that, the outlook fades. Wednesday the 9th sees a drop in quality with onshore winds, and by the 10th and 11th we’re back to small, choppy slop. The second week is a write-off, with nothing but small, weak, and wind-affected surf right through to the 15th of September.

So, for the best chance, get out on Tuesday the 8th of September. The glassy morning at Lawrencetown Reef is the clear winner. The rest of the window is either huge and messy, or just plain small.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, strong winds from the ESE by Fri morning).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SW
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0.9
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6
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
60
34
26
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15
30
22
38
35
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133
1884
2815
1156
495
631
1379
Wind (km/h)
20
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5
NNE
5
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5
ESE
15
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NNE
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SE
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High Tide
10:35PM1.62m
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
Low Tide
4:41AM0.20m
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
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Temp °C
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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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