Lawrencetown Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.64° N 63.34° W

Lawrencetown Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lawrencetown Reef sea temperature is
15.0° C
1.1° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSW swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 4th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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 the next couple of weeks for this stretch of coast.

First off, the water is running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, about 59° F, so you’ll want the thicker rubber even if the air feels warm. It’s not a crazy anomaly, but it’s noticeable.

The honest truth is, we’re looking at a pretty flat and messy stretch ahead. The first few days are going to be a write-off. Sunday morning (the 2nd) gives us a tiny bit of 3 ft of surf, but the energy is weak at 136. It’s glassy early, which is a small mercy, but it’s slow and unexciting. After that, it drops off fast and gets chopped up by onshore winds through Monday. Don’t even bother.

Then we see a pulse of size arrive on Tuesday the 4th. The swell jumps to 7 ft, and the energy kicks up to 530, which is a solid amount of juice. Problem is, it’s coming in from the SSW and the wind is a fresh, cross-onshore 19 mph. That’s going to turn it into a lumpy, blown-out mess. The size is there, but it’s not going to be pretty. It’s too big and messy for beginners, to be honest. For the experienced crew, it might hold some power, but expect it to be a battle. It’s big enough, but the quality just isn’t there. Honestly, this looks more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys.

After that, we settle back into a long, frustrating stretch of tiny, weak waves with periods under 8 seconds and onshore breezes. From Wednesday the 5th all the way through to Monday the 10th, we’ve got nothing but 2 ft to 5 ft of slop. Every morning and afternoon blends into the next. It’s a real desert out there.

Things stay small but get a little cleaner around Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th. There’s a bit of WSW wind on Tuesday that is more cross-shore, and the swell gets a little more organized, up to 4 ft. Then on Wednesday morning the 12th, we get a small respite. A light offshore NNW wind is forecast to clean up that leftover 3 ft south swell. It’s still tiny, but it might be the most surfable wave we’ve seen in a week. It’s only worth a mention if you’re desperate.

The next week continues the same theme – small and mostly poor. There is a bigger swell on Sunday the 16th, pushing 6 ft, but it’s short-period windswell with onshore winds. It’s not worth getting excited about.

Finally, there’s a glimmer of something at the very end of the window. On Monday morning, the 17th, the wind turns offshore from the NNW, cleaning up a 4 ft SE swell. The period is up to 8 seconds and the energy is moderate at 258. This looks like the standout of the whole period. It won’t be huge, but with that offshore wind, Lawrencetown Reef itself might actually have a bit of shape to it. This is our best bet, but it’s over a week away, so treat it with caution. The long-range forecast offers promise, but it’s far from a sure thing.

Alright, that’s the long and short of it. Hang tight, wait for that Monday the 17th window, and keep the faith.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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522
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High Tide
11:38PM1.54m
12:07PM1.61m
00:22AM1.49m
12:48PM1.61m
1:12AM1.44m
1:36PM1.59m
2:10AM1.38m
2:32PM1.58m
3:16AM1.35m
3:36PM1.57m
4:30AM1.35m
4:46PM1.59m
Low Tide
5:36PM0.33m
5:49AM0.25m
6:19PM0.33m
6:29AM0.30m
7:07PM0.33m
7:15AM0.36m
8:02PM0.34m
8:09AM0.42m
9:05PM0.34m
9:13AM0.47m
10:14PM0.32m
10:25AM0.48m
11:24PM0.27m
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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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