Surf Forecasts:
Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 1,382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lawrencetown Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12PM. 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. We’re on the East Coast, looking at Lawrencetown Reef. This is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, but it’s not a spot you can just paddle out to anytime. The water is sitting at 54°F, which is a full 5°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a serious drop, so bring the thickest wetsuit you’ve got.
The forecast is a real mixed bag. We’re looking at a solid pulse of swell, but it’s going to be tricky to catch it clean. The first real chance to get wet is on Friday, July 24th. The morning is the pick: a 4ft swell from the SSW, with a light NE wind that’s cross-offshore. That’ll keep the surface clean. It’s not a massive day, but it’s surfable. The combined wave energy is moderate (336). By the afternoon, the wind swings SE and chops it up, so don’t sleep in.
Saturday, July 25th morning is glassy – a 3ft SSE swell with zero wind. The energy is weak (150), but if you’re after a longboard or a fun little cruiser, it’ll be a nice, clean session. The afternoon goes onshore and choppy, so get out early.
Sunday, July 26th is a write-off. Small swell, onshore winds, and poor conditions. The whole week following is pretty flat and rubbish, with most days showing poor surf or very ordinary conditions. The energy drops into the weak zone (74 to 118).
Now, the real talking point is the end of the month. Thursday, July 31st is the standout. The morning shows a 7ft S swell with an 11-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the WNW. The combined energy jumps to a very strong 1130. That’s a powerful groundswell. But here’s the catch – the data says it’s too big for this reef break. This is expert-only territory, and with an 8ft swell predicted for the afternoon, it’ll be big, powerful, and only for the experienced crew. The period is decent, so the waves will have shape, but it’s gonna be a heavy session.
Friday, August 1st and beyond drops off again. The swell fades, the wind goes onshore, and the energy is weak. The last week of the forecast is basically a flat spell with no real quality surf on offer.
So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Friday, July 24th morning for a clean, moderate session, or if you’re a charger, Thursday, July 31st morning for a big, powerful groundswell. Just know that one is for experts only. The rest of the window is a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 |
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 kJ | 877 | 1055 | 1125 | 431 | 244 | 143 | 126 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 59 | 57 | 44 | 75 | 45 | 73 | 60 | 37 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:05AM1.25m | 4:17PM1.41m | 5:08AM1.24m | 5:13PM1.40m | 6:06AM1.25m | 6:06PM1.42m | 6:59AM1.29m | 6:56PM1.46m | 7:45AM1.34m | 7:41PM1.51m | 8:27AM1.40m | 8:23PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:55PM0.47m | 9:58AM0.59m | 10:54PM0.47m | 10:57AM0.62m | 11:50PM0.45m | 11:54AM0.61m | 00:42AM0.41m | 12:46PM0.58m | 1:29AM0.36m | 1:34PM0.54m | 2:12AM0.30m | 2:17PM0.49m | 2:51AM0.25m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 8:50 | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | SE 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 136 | 431 | 244 | 143 | 126 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 59 | 57 | 44 | 75 | 45 | 73 | 60 | 37 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SE 8 | SW 7 | SSE 7 | SW 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 67 | 67 | 57 | 59 | 40 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 48 | 25 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 7 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SW 8 | SSE 8 | SW 6 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 6 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 54 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 5 |
| kJ | 877 | 1055 | 1125 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 623 | 524 | 600 | 777 | 0 | 0 | 1480 | 0 | 0 | 1411 | 0 | 0 | 2170 | 0 | 1 | 291 | 1 | 0 | 756 |
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