
Surf Forecasts:
Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSW swell with 717 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Lawrencetown Reef.
Overall, this is a pretty grim stretch. The first solid recommendation doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 15th, and even then, it’s a tricky call. There’s a long dry spell before that, and even after, the good windows are few and far between.
The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The only real standout in the whole 16-day window is the Wednesday morning session on the 15th. We’ve got a building swell from the SSW at 8 ft, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a decent pulse of energy coming through, with the combined swell energy hitting a strong 1298. The wind is cross-onshore from the SW at 9 mph, which is okay, but the real issue is that this swell is predicted to be too big for the break. The wave comment mentions wind and tide being favorable, but that’s a lot of water for a reef break. This one is for experienced surfers only, and even then, you’ll want to be careful. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a short-period wind swell, not a clean groundswell, so expect it to be a bit lumpy and disorganized.
Outside of that, the rest of the forecast is a washout. You’ll see a few small pulses, like on Thursday afternoon the 16th with a 4 ft swell from the SSW and a clean cross-offshore wind from the NW at 6 mph, but the energy is weak (170) and the waves are just surfable, nothing special. Saturday morning the 18th has a similar look with a 4 ft swell and clean cross-offshore wind, but again, marginal. Sunday the 19th morning has some glassy conditions with a tiny 3 ft swell, but it’s just not enough to get excited about.
From the 21st onward, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is either too small or too short-period, and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” There’s a brief moment on Friday morning the 24th with a 6 ft swell from the SE and a cross-shore wind, but it’s still flagged as marginal, and the period is only 7 seconds. Not worth the drive.
So, if you’re keen, your best bet is Wednesday morning the 15th, but only if you’re experienced and ready for a big, messy reef break. For everyone else, you’re probably better off waiting for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | SSW 7 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 |
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48 | 28 | 19 | 26 | 74 | 80 | 262 | 248 | 717 | 457 | 328 | 114 | 143 | 38 | 134 | 167 | 99 | 111 | 83 | 137 | 66 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 7:06PM1.76m | 7:56AM1.58m | 8:04PM1.81m | 8:52AM1.65m | 8:59PM1.83m | 9:44AM1.71m | 9:52PM1.82m | 10:35AM1.73m | 10:43PM1.77m | 11:24AM1.73m | 11:33PM1.70m | 12:11PM1.70m | 00:23AM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:40AM0.07m | 1:51PM0.29m | 2:34AM0.00m | 2:49PM0.24m | 3:26AM-0.03m | 3:44PM0.22m | 4:16AM-0.03m | 4:37PM0.21m | 5:04AM0.01m | 5:29PM0.24m | 5:51AM0.08m | 6:20PM0.28m | 6:37AM0.19m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | |
8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | 8:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 8 | SE 16 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SSE 15 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 |
48 | 28 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 569 | 10 | 328 | 74 | 22 | 38 | 90 | 20 | 99 | 80 | 12 | 137 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 16 | E 9 | SE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 8 | SW 7 | SSE 14 | E 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
9 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 3 | 38 | 21 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | S 18 | S 18 | E 9 | — | E 8 | SE 9 | E 9 | SSE 15 | E 8 | — | E 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | E 10 | SE 8 |
3 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 1 | — | 4 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 7 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | SW 8 | SSW 7 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | SW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | 26 | 74 | 80 | 262 | 248 | 717 | 457 | — | 114 | 143 | — | 134 | 167 | — | 111 | 83 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1373 | 1374 | 1214 | 1000 | 600 | 319 | 132 | 8 | 2208 | 0 | 319 | 132 | 106 | 1 | 106 | 2972 | 0 | 0 |
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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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