Caister-on-Sea surfForecast / East Anglia / UK

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Caister-on-Sea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caister-on-Sea sea temperature is
9.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caister-on-Sea this week:

The surf forecast for Caister-on-Sea over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caister-on-Sea in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 28th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 28th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caister-on-Sea over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Tue night).

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
5
0.6
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
9
1
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
N
11
0.6
N
11
0.9
N
4
0.9
NNE
5
1.1
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
5
0.6
N
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
25
51
54
67
62
55
41
36
137
166
123
50
88
83
30
43
64
42
33
17
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
20
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
NW
10
NW
15
NNE
15
NE
15
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
5
S
10
NW
25
N
30
N
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
ENE
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
12:34PM2.23m
2:16AM1.98m
1:56PM2.11m
4:15AM1.91m
3:37PM2.11m
5:35AM1.96m
4:53PM2.20m
6:32AM2.06m
5:51PM2.31m
7:12AM2.18m
6:38PM2.42m
7:41AM2.29m
7:20PM2.51m
Low Tide
7:54PM0.44m
8:18AM1.02m
9:12PM0.57m
9:41AM1.18m
10:50PM0.55m
11:22AM1.16m
00:11AM0.40m
12:34PM0.99m
1:06AM0.24m
1:25PM0.79m
1:49AM0.13m
2:06PM0.60m
2:27AM0.07m
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
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5:39
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:26
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8:05
8:06
8:07
8:09
8:12
8:13
8:15
Temp °C
6
6
7
9
9
9
13
11
8
7
7
7
9
9
10
14
12
8
9
10
8
2
1
3
5
5
6
10
7
4
3
3
3
6
5
7
11
6
2
4
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.8
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
9
1
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
N
11
0.1
NE
6
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.6
N
5
Energy kJ
6
3
51
54
67
62
55
41
36
137
166
123
50
88
1
7
6
6
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.4
NE
9
0.4
N
10
0.1
NE
6
0.2
N
8
Energy kJ
2
3
2
23
34
1
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
3
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
5
0.6
NNE
6
0.6
N
11
0.9
N
4
0.9
NNE
5
1.1
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
5
0.4
ENE
4
Energy kJ
20
25
83
30
43
64
42
33
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
654
426
168
168
395
168
207
347
259
47
268
47
47
259
20
426
460
330
390
395
264
Best forecast wave conditions in East Anglia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
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Information about the Caister-on-Sea Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Caister-on-Sea provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caister-on-Sea can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caister-on-Sea 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 (Caister-on-Sea) 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 Caister-on-Sea 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.

Caister-on-Sea is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Great Yarmouth. If you plan a holiday in East Anglia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Great Yarmouth. Great Yarmouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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