Lawrencetown Reef surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 27 Apr 2026 ADT
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Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lawrencetown Reef sea temperature is
3.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lawrencetown Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 1st May)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 1°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
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2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.7
ESE
4
1.1
ESE
5
1.5
SE
8
1.9
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
2
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
4
ESE
9
3.5
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.1
ESE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
E
8
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
21
9
16
66
244
565
614
336
561
492
502
1375
2593
2112
768
704
202
140
289
263
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
SE
10
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
35
E
30
ESE
20
E
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SE
20
ENE
15
NNW
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:25PM1.56m
6:45AM1.46m
7:07PM1.61m
7:31AM1.48m
7:45PM1.64m
8:13AM1.51m
8:21PM1.65m
8:52AM1.52m
8:55PM1.66m
9:30AM1.51m
9:30PM1.64m
10:08AM1.49m
10:06PM1.61m
Low Tide
12:03PM0.33m
00:41AM0.36m
12:50PM0.33m
1:26AM0.29m
1:32PM0.33m
2:05AM0.24m
2:10PM0.34m
2:42AM0.20m
2:47PM0.36m
3:18AM0.19m
3:24PM0.38m
3:55AM0.19m
4:00PM0.42m
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clear
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
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6:09
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:01
6:01
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8:12
8:13
8:14
8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
1
13
11
27
3
6
11
Temp °C
8
7
4
4
4
2
3
4
2
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
10
8
5
6
5
3
2
0
-2
-3
-4
-3
-2
-4
0
-1
1
-2
0
0
4
5
5
0
1
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
1.9
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
0.1
S
15
3.5
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.1
ESE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
E
8
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
E
9
Energy kJ
25
21
9
5
2
2
565
614
336
4
2112
768
704
202
140
289
263
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.2
E
10
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
13
0.6
SSW
7
1.6
E
9
0.9
E
8
0.8
SE
9
0.5
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
Energy kJ
8
5
2
8
2
7
2
7
36
399
109
97
19
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
5
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
SE
14
0.4
SW
8
0.1
S
13
0.7
SW
7
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
12
Energy kJ
6
1
3
1
1
7
18
4
47
4
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.7
ESE
4
1.1
ESE
5
1.5
SE
8
0.8
E
6
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
2
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
4
ESE
9
1
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
8
1.4
SW
7
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
2
3
4
16
66
244
49
561
492
502
1375
2593
133
230
188
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
4
2
1
3
3
1
2
Distance (km)
756
1850
633
628
628
524
628
616
615
623
600
524
600
524
85
600
953
8
233
600
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Nova Scotia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
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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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