
Surf Forecasts:
Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 266 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lawrencetown Reef over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and Fahrenheit. Let’s break it down for Lawrencetown Reef.
This forecast is a tough one to look at. We’ve got a long, dry spell of tiny, weak swell and messy wind ahead. The water’s sitting at about 55°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. For the first week and a half, you’re gonna struggle to find anything worth suiting up for. The combined swell energy is mostly low—double digits to low triple digits—and the swell periods are short, so the reef just isn’t getting the juice it needs. Winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping the surface choppy and ugly.
From Sunday the 5th through Monday the 13th, it’s basically a bust. Day after day of tiny swell—1 to 5 feet—with mostly poor conditions. There are a few mornings, like Sunday the 5th and Saturday the 11th, that offer cleanish cross-off wind, but the swell is just too small. The best of a bad run is probably Saturday the 11th: a clean 3ft SSW swell with a 7-second period and NW cross-off wind at 9 mph. The combined energy is only 118, so it’s weak, but at least it’s clean. If you’re really jonesing, you could get a few fun little ones that morning.
Then things flip on Tuesday the 14th. That morning we get a 4ft SSW swell with clean offshore N wind at 12 mph—surfable but nothing special. The afternoon is where it gets good: the swell jumps to 7ft from the SSW, with light ENE cross-off wind at 3 mph, and the combined energy hits 349. That’s moderate energy, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the real standout of the forecast. The swell direction (SSW) lines up well with the optimum SE, and the wind is light. This will be a proper session for anyone who knows the reef.
Now, Wednesday the 15th morning is a whole different story. We’ve got 8ft SSW swell with glassy conditions—absolutely no wind, dead calm. The combined energy is a strong 622, and the wave comment says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a reef, 8ft is expert territory only. Beginners, stay home. This one’s for the heavy hitters.
After that, it fades fast. The rest of the run from Wednesday afternoon through Monday the 20th is back to small, crappy surf: 1ft to 4ft, onshore or cross-onshore winds, and combined energy under 200. Not worth the drive.
So here’s your takeaway: if you’re a experienced local, mark Tuesday the 14th afternoon and Wednesday the 15th morning. Tuesday’s the solid, fun session. Wednesday morning is for the big-wave crew only. For everyone else, it’s a long, quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 |
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30 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 39 | 204 | 260 | 266 | 239 | 101 | 71 | 44 | 100 | 99 | 97 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 12:42PM1.50m | 00:46AM1.44m | 1:24PM1.52m | 1:37AM1.40m | 2:11PM1.54m | 2:34AM1.37m | 3:04PM1.57m | 3:38AM1.36m | 4:02PM1.60m | 4:46AM1.38m | 5:04PM1.65m | 5:53AM1.43m | 6:06PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46PM0.46m | 7:01AM0.33m | 7:36PM0.44m | 7:47AM0.36m | 8:31PM0.41m | 8:38AM0.40m | 9:32PM0.37m | 9:37AM0.42m | 10:36PM0.31m | 10:41AM0.42m | 11:40PM0.23m | 11:47AM0.39m | 00:41AM0.15m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 3 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 |
30 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 39 | 204 | 260 | 266 | 239 | 101 | 71 | 34 | 15 | 99 | 97 | 113 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSE 6 | E 8 | S 5 | E 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
10 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | E 10 | S 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 11 | — | — | S 15 | — | S 15 | — | E 9 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 |
4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 20 | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NW 3 | NE 3 | — | SSW 5 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | — | E 2 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | NNW 2 | NW 2 | WNW 2 |
1 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 30 | 68 | 44 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3044 | 132 | 1032 | 950 | 930 | 718 | 1114 | 956 | 628 | 628 | 128 | 106 | 8 | 319 | 319 | 600 | 600 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 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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