Cromer Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – East Anglia)
Photo credit: Maria Besi
Surf Break: Cromer
| Name: | Cromer |
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| Type: | beach/pier |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: S |
Cromer in East Anglia is a quite exposed beach/pier break that has pretty consitent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the south. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the north. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Sometimes crowded. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.
Overall Cromer Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The figure shows the range of swells directed at Cromer through a typical year, based o... (show all text)
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Also see Cromer surf quality by season and Cromer surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Cromer |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Cromer:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | East Runton | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Walcott | 16 mi |
| Third closest break | Happisburgh | 18 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Wells-next-the-sea | 18 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Scratby | 27 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Cromer: |
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| Closest wave buoy | East Anglia 1 Buoy | 35 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | East Anglia 2 Buoy | 37 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East Anglia 3 Buoy | 65 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 129 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 184 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Cromer: |
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| Closest tide station | Cromer, England | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Cromer, England | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Lowestoft, England | 37 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lowestoft, England | 38 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Felixstowe, England | 68 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Cromer: |
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| Closest ski area | Castleside (United Kingdom) | 183 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 184 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 190 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 192 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 193 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Cromer: |
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| Closest city location | Cromer (United Kingdom) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sheringham (United Kingdom) | 3 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mundesley (United Kingdom) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | North Walsham (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Aylsham (United Kingdom) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Cromer is Coltishall Airport (CLF) in England, 21 km (13 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Cromer is Norwich Airport (NWI), also in England, 29 km (18 miles) away.
- Third is Marham Airport (KNF) in U.k., 59 km (37 miles) away.
- Honington Airport (BEQ) in England is 74 km (46 miles) away.
- Mildenhall Airport (MHZ), also in England is the fifth nearest airport to Cromer and is 83 km (52 miles) away.
