
Surf Forecasts:
Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSE swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right now, there’s not much to get excited about. Lawrencetown Reef is seeing a bit of weak, short-period energy rolling in, but the conditions aren’t cooperating. We’ve got a few windows of cleaner surf further out, so let’s get into it.
Sunday September 13th is a write-off. That swell is small and short period, and the wind is cross-on or onshore, keeping everything messy. Nothing worth paddling for.
Monday September 14th sees a jump in energy. The morning has 5 ft swell from the SSE with a 7-second period, and a northwesterly cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean. The combined swell energy is moderate at 222, and by afternoon it’s up to 314. It’s still only a marginal call, but this is the first real chance for a wave. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Tuesday September 15th morning is your best bet early in the week. Clean 3 ft swell from the south with a gentle offshore from the NNE. It’s small, but it’s surfable and the wave quality will be better than anything we’ve seen. The afternoon turns cross-on and drops off.
Wednesday September 16th morning is glassy – wind is nearly nothing from the ENE, and the swell is 3 ft from the ESE. It’s ordinary but clean, and sometimes a glassy 3 ft wave is more fun than a choppy 5 ft one.
After that, the forecast goes quiet again until Wednesday September 23rd. There’s a real gap from Thursday September 17th through Tuesday September 22nd where the wind and swell just aren’t lining up for quality surf.
Wednesday September 23rd morning is the standout in the whole outlook. Clean conditions with 5 ft swell from the ESE at a 9-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. Combined swell energy hits 300, and the surf looks solid. This is a legit good session for intermediates and above. The afternoon builds to 6 ft (578 energy) but the wind turns cross-shore, so the morning window is the one to aim for.
Thursday September 24th is a write-off – wind is up from the east at 25 km/h, and the 6 ft swell is messy and cross-shore. For experienced surfers only, if anyone even tries.
Friday September 25th brings a return of clean surf. Both morning and afternoon see 5 ft swell from the ESE with a 9-10 second period, and offshore winds from the north. Combined energy is 355-392, and conditions are clean. This is another very good day, especially if you missed Wednesday.
Saturday September 26th looks too windy for quality – fresh offshore from the north at 30 km/h will make for blown-out, hard-to-ride waves, despite the clean look.
From Sunday September 27th onward, it’s back to poor conditions with strong cross-onshore winds and messy seas.
So, to sum it up: the best surf on offer is Wednesday September 23rd morning and Friday September 25th at Lawrencetown Reef. Both have clean conditions, decent size, and moderate energy. Don’t get your hopes up for the rest of the run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
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11 | 33 | 45 | 83 | 222 | 308 | 187 | 85 | 44 | 15 | 59 | 75 | 57 | 15 | 40 | 52 | 76 | 49 | 20 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:59PM1.68m | 10:18AM1.76m | 10:41PM1.63m | 10:55AM1.71m | 11:22PM1.55m | 11:33AM1.63m | 00:04AM1.45m | 12:12PM1.54m | 00:49AM1.36m | 12:55PM1.44m | 1:41AM1.27m | 1:45PM1.36m | 2:43AM1.21m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:05AM0.15m | 4:33PM0.14m | 4:44AM0.23m | 5:13PM0.19m | 5:22AM0.32m | 5:54PM0.26m | 6:01AM0.43m | 6:37PM0.35m | 6:44AM0.53m | 7:25PM0.43m | 7:32AM0.62m | 8:22PM0.50m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
7:30 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 12 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 222 | 308 | 187 | 85 | 44 | 9 | 59 | 75 | 57 | 14 | 40 | 14 | 76 | 49 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SE 12 | ESE 6 | SE 12 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 11 |
1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 8 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 5 | NNW 3 | W 3 | NNW 3 | NE 3 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | WNW 2 | NNE 3 |
6 | 33 | 45 | 83 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 52 | 39 | 1 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 600 | 891 | 600 | 992 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1850 | 291 | 0 | 615 | 0 | 132 | 1 | 319 | 995 | 860 | 1133 |
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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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