Lawrencetown Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.64° N 63.34° W

Issued: 8 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lawrencetown Reef sea temperature is
13.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SW swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 3rd Jul)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Lawrencetown Reef has in store for us. It’s a bit of a slow burn this time, so don’t expect much action for a while.

We’re kicking off with a pretty grim stretch. From Thursday the 2nd through the weekend and into the middle of the following week, it’s mostly cross-onshore wind and messy, weak surf. The swell is tiny or junky, with poor conditions making it hard to get excited about. There’s a short window on the morning of Sunday the 5th with clean offshore wind, but the swell is only 1 ft, so there’s nothing to ride.

Things stay quiet with very minimal, weak energy right through to Wednesday the 8th. The only faint glimmer comes on Thursday afternoon the 9th, when we get a brief moment of glassy conditions and a 3 ft swell. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

The weekend of the 11th and 12th is where it gets interesting, but not in a good way for most of us. Saturday the 11th is still choppy and messy. Then, Sunday morning the 12th delivers a massive 12 ft SSW swell with a northwest wind making it clean. The combined energy is a huge 2208, which is serious power. But for Lawrencetown Reef, that’s just too big. This is a beginner-friendly break, and 12 ft is expert-only territory. It’s a spectacular sight, but unless you’ve got serious experience, it’s a day to watch.

After that monster, Monday the 13th morning offers a chance. The swell drops to a much friendlier 4 ft from the SW, the wind is a light cross-off, and it’s clean. The energy is a manageable 236. This is a solid window for a surf. We’re talking clean, fun-sized waves, but it won't be a stand-out classic. Tuesday the 14th morning sees glassy 3 ft surf, but it’s a bit small for a proper session.

Looking further ahead to Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th, there are hints of another pulse of swell around 4 ft to 6 ft, but the wind looks questionable with onshore or cross-onshore conditions. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it’s not shaping up as a clear winner.

The Best Bet: If you want clean, manageable waves, Monday morning the 13th is your best shot. It’s not huge, but the conditions will be right for a fun session at a beginner-friendly break. Just be aware crowds are possible here. For the brave and skilled, Sunday the 12th will be a show, but only for experts.

Stay tuned, folks. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.9
SW
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.2
SW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
1.1
SW
5
0.3
SE
9
0.8
SSW
4
0.3
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
269
236
314
141
99
154
113
65
24
11
14
18
15
14
23
23
14
55
14
19
18
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
W
10
SW
15
W
20
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
NW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
20
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SE
20
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:47AM1.46m
10:41PM1.56m
11:25AM1.47m
11:20PM1.53m
12:03PM1.48m
00:01AM1.49m
12:42PM1.50m
00:46AM1.44m
1:24PM1.52m
1:37AM1.40m
2:11PM1.54m
2:34AM1.37m
3:04PM1.57m
Low Tide
4:39PM0.47m
5:07AM0.24m
5:19PM0.47m
5:43AM0.26m
6:01PM0.47m
6:21AM0.29m
6:46PM0.46m
7:01AM0.33m
7:36PM0.44m
7:47AM0.36m
8:31PM0.41m
8:38AM0.40m
9:32PM0.37m
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5:31
5:31
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:35
5:35
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9:00
9:00
9:00
9:00
9:00
9:00
9:00
 mm
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1
4
1
3
Temp °C
17
22
18
24
27
26
24
24
22
21
22
16
20
21
18
21
22
17
17
15
15
Feels °C
15
21
20
24
27
27
24
25
21
19
19
13
18
18
14
18
18
14
16
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
16
1.5
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SE
9
1
SSW
6
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
E
10
Energy kJ
1
5
210
141
5
3
73
12
11
9
13
18
11
7
23
23
14
13
14
16
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
15
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
5
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
5
1
5
4
4
4
8
4
9
11
6
8
7
14
5
3
9
18
9
18
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
7
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
S
6
0.2
E
8
0.2
S
5
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
7
Energy kJ
5
1
1
5
4
2
4
4
9
14
9
15
5
3
5
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.9
SW
7
1.1
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.2
SW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.3
NE
3
0.4
SW
6
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
3
1.1
SW
5
0.6
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.7
S
4
Energy kJ
269
236
314
99
154
113
65
24
1
9
6
4
6
55
12
19
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
600
1374
106
8
1379
824
1
735
8
2846
3044
2069
319
1378
1374
1085
1115
756
717
644
524
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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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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