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Lawrencetown Beach kitesurf spot
Canada · Nova Scotia
Overview
Lawrencetown Beach is THE iconic spot of Nova Scotia, located on the Atlantic coast 30 minutes east of Halifax. This renowned surf beach is also a kitesurfing hotspot in the Maritimes. Facing south on the open Atlantic Ocean, it receives ocean swells and prevailing southwest winds. The beach break offers quality waves for kite surfing. Lawrencetown is the heart of Nova Scotia's watersports community. Provincial park with parking and facilities.
Spot forecast for Lawrencetown Beach
Sunrise 07:35 · Sunset 18:20
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.1 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.6 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.7 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.7 m
Lawrencetown Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
220h
in July · 23 rideable days
The season runs from June to August, peaking in July: 22 rideable days a month and 220 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is May, at 14.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 72% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 0 °C. The wettest month is February, with 133 mm.
Monthly averages: Lawrencetown Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.5 | 138 h | 0 °C | 52 mm |
| February | 15.5 | 135 h | 0 °C | 133 mm |
| March | 23.0 | 211 h | 4 °C | 83 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 163 h | 8 °C | 125 mm |
| May | 14.5 | 134 h | 12 °C | 22 mm |
| June | 19.0 | 206 h | 18 °C | 39 mm |
| July | 23.0 | 220 h | 21 °C | 21 mm |
| August | 23.0 | 201 h | 22 °C | 40 mm |
| September | 17.0 | 136 h | 20 °C | 27 mm |
| October | 16.5 | 152 h | 15 °C | 35 mm |
| November | 16.5 | 142 h | 8 °C | 107 mm |
| December | 17.5 | 145 h | 2 °C | 83 mm |
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Technical details of Lawrencetown Beach spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Atlantic Ocean with regular swell. Beach break with 1-3 m waves depending on conditions. Sandy bottom. Frequent rip currents. Cold water year-round (8-16°C) — full wetsuit mandatory. Semi-diurnal tides with 1.5-2 m range significantly modifying the riding area.
Hazards
Powerful rip currents — major hazard. Atlantic swell can be strong and unpredictable. Cold water year-round — hypothermia risk. Rocks at beach ends. Very busy surf zone — respect priority and maintain distance. Frequent summer fog reducing visibility.
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