Surf Forecasts:
Cromer surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, NW swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cromer this week:
The surf forecast for Cromer over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cromer in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cromer over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook for the Cromer area is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a whisper of proper surf for the next week and a half. The first decent chance doesn't show up until Friday the 11th, and even then, it’s not a day to call in sick for.
The story starts quiet and stays that way. From Wednesday the 2nd right through to Thursday the 10th, conditions are just plain poor. We’ve got mid-week onshore winds, lumpy cross-chop, and swell heights that barely get the shins wet. The water is sitting at a notable 66°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s small comfort when you’re staring at a flat ocean. The combined swell energy is a measly 5 (weak) on the Wednesday morning, and it doesn’t get much better. By Saturday the 5th, we get a pulse of 5ft swell from the NW, but it’s messy and cross-onshore, giving us a combined energy of 114 (moderate) but absolutely no quality. This is more kite-surfing territory than paddle-surfing all week.
The nearest thing to a highlight in this whole 16-day window is a brief window on Friday the 11th of September. The morning brings a glassy calm with a 3ft swell from the north – combined energy of 177 (moderate) – and the wave comment says it’s surfable but very ordinary. That afternoon cleans up with a light offshore from the south, dropping to 3ft from the NNW. The water temp is still that warmer-than-normal 66°F. If you’re desperate, this is the only day to even bother looking. Crowds are always possible at Cromer, so it might be a bit of a party.
After that, it drops back into the doldrums. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th offer tiny, weak swell with cross-shore winds, and the combined energy plummets to 23 or less. The final few days of the outlook show a slight uptick, with a 4ft swell on Wednesday the 16th, but it’s a fresh cross-onshore wind and a combined energy of 91 (weak) – still a miss.
So, there you have it. One so-so day on the 11th is the only real standout. The rest is a waiting game. Keep an eye on the charts, because forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a lean run.
Stay tuned, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | N 13 | W 4 | N 11 | N 10 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | W 4 | N 8 | W 4 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 59 | 114 | 89 | 55 | 31 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:06AM5.09m | 10:40PM4.54m | 10:52AM4.84m | 11:25PM4.30m | 11:49AM4.48m | 00:25AM4.03m | 1:12PM4.12m | 1:57AM3.86m | 2:59PM4.00m | 3:37AM3.97m | 4:29PM4.14m | 4:50AM4.27m | 5:38PM4.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:08PM0.97m | 5:18AM1.26m | 5:50PM1.25m | 6:07AM1.47m | 6:44PM1.58m | 7:10AM1.69m | 7:56PM1.89m | 8:37AM1.80m | 9:33PM2.01m | 10:29AM1.64m | 11:09PM1.86m | 11:57AM1.24m | 00:15AM1.56m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | SE 4 | N 11 | NW 4 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | ESE 5 | NW 4 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 9 | — | — | 89 | 55 | 31 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 11 | NNW 6 | S 6 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | N 7 | N 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 13 | S 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 8 | 28 | 40 | 7 | 16 | 24 | 28 | 59 | 114 | — | 2 | 10 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 50 | 41 | 60 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 534 | 576 | 556 | 184 | 362 | 522 | 659 | 643 | 430 | 70 | 119 | 119 | 222 | 408 | 378 | 316 | 428 | 668 | 791 | 755 | 643 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cromer provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cromer can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cromer 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 (Cromer) 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).
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