Lawrencetown Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.64° N 63.34° W

Lawrencetown Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lawrencetown Reef sea temperature is
20.5°C
4.7° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SE swell with 641 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s 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 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 4th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 4th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 4th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, checking in on the local scene.

Honestly, for the next sixteen days, we're looking at a bit of a flat spell with a couple of flickers of hope. The real standout is shaping up to be quite a wait, so don't hold your breath for this weekend.

Right off the bat, we've got nothing for the first few days. From September 1st through the 3rd, it's basically a non-starter. The swell is tiny, around 1.0 ft to 2 ft, with weak wave energy (28 to 54). Combine that with cross-onshore winds, and you’re just looking at a lake out there. It’s a bit of a blank run to kick things off.

Then we hit Thursday the 4th. A pulse of energy shows up, but it’s not good news for us. By Friday morning the 5th, the swell jumps to 8 ft from the SE, and the combined energy is a strong 555. The problem? That’s a short-period 7-second wind swell, and it's just too much muscle for Lawrencetown Reef to handle. The forecast even notes it's predicted to be too big for this break. It’s messy, with onshore wind and rain, so this is one to skip.

Saturday the 6th of September cleans up nicely though. The swell drops to a more manageable 4 ft from the ESE, with moderate wave energy (529). The wind swings to the NW, giving us a light offshore breeze. That’s the first real window we get. The waves will still be short-period at 8 seconds, but it’ll be clean and rideable.

Now, here’s the one you’ve been waiting for. Sunday the 7th of September. This is our standout. The morning shows a 4 ft ESE swell with a slightly longer 9-second period, and the wind comes out of the NNE at a solid 15 mph offshore. The combined energy is moderate (238), but that offshore wind is the key. It’s going to groom those waves into something worth paddling out for. This is the best, most promising session on the whole forecast.

The afternoon holds potential too, but the wind swings a bit cross-offshore from the ENE. Still clean, but the morning window is the pick.

After that, it’s a slow fade. Swell drops, winds get fickle, and we’re back to poor conditions or very small surf through the second week. There’s a brief, tiny window on Tuesday the 9th with a 2 ft clean swell from the E and glassy NNW winds, but the energy is weak (104). It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. The rest of the period from the 10th through the 16th is basically flat, with weak energy and inconsistent swells.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off. Friday the 5th is too big and messy. Sunday the 7th of September is your best bet, especially the morning. The second week is a long stretch of small, poor-quality surf. Keep an eye on those forecasts, because as we know, it never stays flat forever.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Mon morning).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
00:03AM1.52m
12:19PM1.66m
00:54AM1.46m
1:10PM1.61m
1:55AM1.39m
2:11PM1.55m
3:06AM1.35m
3:22PM1.52m
4:24AM1.36m
4:37PM1.53m
5:36AM1.43m
5:47PM1.57m
Low Tide
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
10:21AM0.52m
11:14PM0.29m
11:36AM0.46m
00:17AM0.22m
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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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