Lawrencetown Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.64° N 63.34° W

Lawrencetown Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lawrencetown Reef sea temperature is
12.7°C
0.8° 

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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 500 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with S 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 18th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 22nd Oct)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 1°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
8
1.1
S
8
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.9
SE
6
1.2
SE
9
1.5
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9
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
2
E
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1
SE
8
1.1
E
8
0.9
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
406
434
157
44
30
18
9
15
70
220
342
280
226
300
446
348
477
453
139
149
92
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
10
E
15
SE
15
SSE
10
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
NNE
35
N
30
N
25
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
off
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off
off
High Tide
1:05PM1.36m
2:07AM1.24m
2:04PM1.30m
3:13AM1.23m
3:10PM1.28m
4:16AM1.27m
4:17PM1.29m
5:09AM1.35m
5:16PM1.34m
5:54AM1.44m
6:08PM1.41m
6:35AM1.55m
6:55PM1.49m
Low Tide
7:42PM0.47m
7:58AM0.69m
8:43PM0.51m
9:07AM0.70m
9:46PM0.50m
10:16AM0.66m
10:43PM0.47m
11:15AM0.58m
11:33PM0.42m
12:05PM0.46m
00:17AM0.36m
12:50PM0.34m
00:59AM0.30m
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Temp °C
10
7
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5
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10
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Feels °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.

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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