Surf spot

Lawrencetown - Plan B

Forecast conditions and map view for Lawrencetown - Plan B in Canada, East Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Canada, East Coast
Coordinates: 44.6442, -63.3594

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Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSE	S	SSW	SSW	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	4.9	4.8	4.5	5	5	5	5.1	5.2	5.1	4	3.1	3.6	5.8	4.8	4	4.5	5.5	5.2	4.6	4.8	4.8	5	4.8	4.9	5	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.5	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.7	4.8	5	5	5	5	5	5	4.9	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.7	5	5
Wave energy (kJ)	21	15	9	10	9	9	8	6	5	3	5	4	5	3	8	9	3	11	59	51	44	43	42	39	34	28	24	21	18	16	13	10	10	7	6	5	6	7	15	14	13	11	13	13	14	15	15	14	13	12	11	9	8	8	12	12
Wind speed (km/h)	9.2	10.3	9.2	12.3	10.8	6.6	6.8	6.5	7.6	12.5	6.6	10.5	18.4	18.6	13.4	11.6	14.3	7.8	7.2	8.9	12.6	9.7	13.1	7.4	8.8	9.8	8.9	12.6	9.7	8.7	10.8	4.7	5.7	7.1	7.6	7.7	10.6	12.4	6.9	2.2	5	2.9	4.4	3	7.7	13.8	13.8	17.4	14.5	12.8	5.6	10.1	14.8	14.8	10.2	10.9
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Lawrencetown – Plan B (Canada, East Coast) is a well-known surf break on Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast, near Halifax. It’s part of the broader Lawrencetown surfing area, which is one of the most popular and consistent surf destinations in eastern Canada.

Quick description

Type: Beach break
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy, with decent shape on the right swell
Best conditions: Generally works best with northwest winds and southeast to east swell
Skill level: Often suitable for intermediate surfers, though it can be surfed by beginners on smaller days
Water temperature: Cold year-round; a wetsuit is essential
Crowds: Can get busy, especially when conditions are good

What it’s like

Plan B is a more playful, user-friendly section of the Lawrencetown coastline, offering sandy-bottom waves that are usually easier to manage than rockier or more exposed breaks. It’s often used as an alternative when the main spots are crowded or when the surf lines up better in this section of the beach.

What to know

Conditions can change quickly due to weather and Atlantic storm systems.
Fog, strong winds, and powerful currents can be factors.
Because it’s a beach break, sandbars shift, so the wave shape can vary from day to day.

Best for

Surfers looking for a consistent East Coast beach break
Intermediate riders wanting accessible waves near Halifax
Anyone chasing Atlantic swell in a scenic, rugged coastal setting