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
8.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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

The most powerful waves expected at Caister-on-Sea in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 20th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.1
N
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.1
NE
0.1
N
0.4
S
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.3
S
0.5
S
0.3
S
0.6
WNW
0.8
NNW
0.8
NNW
1.5
NNE
1.6
NE
1.3
NE
Period(s) (?)-36666547655234355677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)0013311011110000033169273159
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
25
S
30
S
20
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
25
S
15
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
W
25
NW
25
NNW
20
WNW
30
NW
20
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:47PM
2.40
7:44AM
2.32
7:23PM
2.58
8:14AM
2.47
7:59PM
2.73
8:43AM
2.59
8:36PM
2.85
9:13AM
2.65
9:16PM
2.90
9:45AM
2.65
9:57PM
2.86
10:19AM
2.60
10:42PM
2.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:25PM
0.83
1:51AM
0.18
2:06PM
0.63
2:29AM
-0.05
2:45PM
0.44
3:07AM
-0.20
3:22PM
0.27
3:45AM
-0.25
4:01PM
0.14
4:25AM
-0.19
4:40PM
0.07
5:05AM
-0.03
5:21PM
0.07
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise5:58--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:48--5:47--5:45--
Sunset-7:49--7:51--7:52--7:53--7:55--7:58--7:59-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---1---1-------------
Temp. °C111211121312141514141413131511888777
Feels °C (?)56557991112109109107324020
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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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