Surf Forecasts:
Cromer surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 5s period, NW swell with 129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with N 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cromer over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about what’s happening on this coast. Looking at the next 16 days, it’s a long, quiet stretch with no real surf on offer. From August 27th all the way through September 11th, every single window is a bust – “poor surf conditions” across the board. That’s just how it goes here sometimes, so don’t write it off forever, but right now, there’s nothing to rush for.
Cromer (beach/pier) – Honestly, there’s nothing that gets the heart pumping. The only day that even gets a pulse is the morning of September 2nd, with a 5-ft swell out of the NW but a short period of 5 seconds. Combined energy is moderate at 129, but it’s cross-shore wind making it a lumpy, cross-chop mess. Then again on the morning of September 8th, a 4-ft swell from the NNW, still a short 6-second period, and again, cross-shore wind and strong breeze blowing it to pieces. The one moment of peace? The afternoon of September 4th – just 0.7-ft swell, but the wind turns glassy out of the ENE. It’s clean, but you’re barely floating. For the rest of the window, it’s small, short-period slop with cross to cross-off breezes. Nothing you’d call a wave worth driving for.
So here’s the cold truth: if you want to get wet, cleanest option is the 4th of September afternoon for a glassy little nothing-burger. Otherwise, the few bigger swells are for the kite surfers, not the paddle crew. Better to wait this one out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | N 6 | W 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 62 | 58 | 49 | 25 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 29 | 18 | 68 | 129 | 96 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 7:31PM4.54m | 7:24AM4.87m | 8:01PM4.66m | 7:51AM5.02m | 8:30PM4.75m | 8:19AM5.14m | 8:59PM4.78m | 8:51AM5.22m | 9:29PM4.77m | 9:26AM5.21m | 10:03PM4.69m | 10:06AM5.09m | 10:40PM4.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:58PM1.04m | 1:53AM1.23m | 2:32PM0.85m | 2:27AM1.09m | 3:03PM0.73m | 3:01AM1.01m | 3:33PM0.67m | 3:33AM0.98m | 4:02PM0.68m | 4:05AM1.01m | 4:33PM0.78m | 4:39AM1.10m | 5:08PM0.97m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 5 | N 8 | NW 5 | SE 4 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | WSW 4 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | 58 | 49 | 25 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 29 | 18 | 5 | — | 3 | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | N 6 | N 8 | W 4 | NNW 5 | — | N 5 | S 5 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | N 6 | — | N 8 | N 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | W 4 | W 5 | — | SW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 62 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 38 | 50 | — | 12 | 38 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 68 | 129 | 96 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 534 | 556 | 119 | 120 | 174 | 221 | 294 | 388 | 388 | 362 | 362 | 375 | 289 | 181 | 174 | 181 | 1097 | 337 | 29 | 25 | 25 |
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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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