Lawrencetown Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.64° N 63.34° W

Lawrencetown Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lawrencetown Reef sea temperature is
17.9° C
1.4° 

Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lawrencetown Reef surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lawrencetown Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun morning, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Wed
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
8
1.3
S
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.8
SE
6
1.1
SE
5
1.1
SE
6
1
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
187
83
51
63
45
79
37
38
37
36
56
63
75
58
77
73
58
58
41
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
W
10
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
5
NE
10
SSW
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
SE
20
ESE
35
SE
25
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
20
S
20
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:21AM1.28m
2:32PM1.39m
3:23AM1.22m
3:31PM1.35m
4:31AM1.20m
4:35PM1.34m
5:37AM1.22m
5:37PM1.37m
6:33AM1.28m
6:30PM1.42m
7:19AM1.36m
7:17PM1.49m
Low Tide
8:10PM0.44m
8:15AM0.58m
9:07PM0.49m
9:13AM0.65m
10:12PM0.52m
10:20AM0.67m
11:17PM0.50m
11:26AM0.66m
00:14AM0.45m
12:23PM0.60m
1:01AM0.38m
1:11PM0.53m
1:42AM0.31m
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6:20
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6:26
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8:13
8:10
8:08
8:07
8:06
8:04
8:01
 mm
7
15
5
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8
3
Temp °C
23
22
22
23
20
22
23
20
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18
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21
22
19
Feels °C
25
23
21
22
20
23
23
20
18
20
17
18
20
20
23
21
20
17
17
16
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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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