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Lawrencetown Reef Surf Forecast
/ Nova Scotia (17 breaks) / Nova Scotia (20 breaks) /
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Lawrencetown Reef surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 ADTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
3.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Apr 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lawrencetown Reef in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Wed afternoon, min -2°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min -1°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 41 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 72 | 207 | 290 | 431 | 265 | 108 | 141 | 54 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 17 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | off | off | off | off | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:18AM 1.69 | 1:10PM 1.51 | 1:18AM 1.58 | 2:18PM 1.46 | 2:26AM 1.49 | 3:29PM 1.44 | 3:39AM 1.43 | 4:37PM 1.47 | 4:50AM 1.42 | 5:35PM 1.51 | 5:52AM 1.43 | 6:25PM 1.56 | 6:45AM 1.46 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:07PM 0.34 | 6:49AM 0.14 | 7:08PM 0.43 | 7:52AM 0.23 | 8:18PM 0.50 | 8:59AM 0.29 | 9:34PM 0.52 | 10:07AM 0.33 | 10:47PM 0.49 | 11:09AM 0.34 | 11:49PM 0.43 | 12:03PM 0.33 | 12:41AM 0.36 | ||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | ||
| Sunset | 8:04 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | -4 | -1 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -2 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -3 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
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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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