Surf Forecasts:
Cromer surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, N swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cromer in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cromer over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got on the cards.
Honestly, it’s a bleak run for the next couple of weeks. This is Cromer we're talking about, a beach/pier setup on the North Norfolk coast, and the water's currently sitting at 68°F, which is much warmer than you'd normally expect for this time of year – feels weird, to be honest.
But that's about the only good news. The entire 16-day stretch is a write-off. We've got a massive gap from now, with not a single window that's worth paddling out for. The first week is plagued by tiny swell, mostly below 3 ft, coupled with strong cross and onshore winds from the W and NW. Even when we get a pulse of energy, like on the Friday morning (21st August) with 4 ft from the north and a combined energy reading of 156, it's just blown out and messy. That kind of wind with that short-period windswell is just chop.
There's a fleeting moment on the morning of the 26th (Wednesday) where we see a light offshore wind from the south and clean conditions, but with the swell a pathetic 0.7 ft, there’s nothing to ride. It’s a glassy lake.
Looking way out to the end of the period, the Saturday afternoon of the 29th of August shows a jump in swell to 6 ft from the northwest with a combined energy of 269, but it’s getting thumped by a 16 mph cross-shore wind. That kind of size and messy wind on a beach break will be a washing machine. Over 5 ft here is too much for beginners, and with the conditions, it’s only going to be interesting for the guys on kites, not surfboards.
The second week just fizzles out entirely with nothing but tiny, un-ridable waves. It’s a total blank run. Sometimes the North Sea just shuts down, and this is one of those times. Forecasts change, so keep an eye on it, but right now there’s nothing to recommend.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 8 | N 8 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 5 | N 6 | N 7 |
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 kJ | 1 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 9 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 60 | 38 | 156 | 159 | 126 | 127 | 83 | 51 | 74 | 68 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:08AM5.05m | 10:46PM4.51m | 10:46AM4.80m | 11:24PM4.28m | 11:27AM4.47m | 00:07AM4.04m | 12:20PM4.10m | 1:05AM3.81m | 1:39PM3.78m | 2:25AM3.70m | 3:11PM3.66m | 3:48AM3.78m | 4:29PM3.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.72m | 5:09AM1.19m | 5:49PM1.06m | 5:44AM1.43m | 6:23PM1.42m | 6:26AM1.70m | 7:04PM1.76m | 7:18AM1.97m | 7:58PM2.04m | 8:27AM2.15m | 9:10PM2.20m | 10:01AM2.16m | 10:38PM2.15m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | S 5 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 35 | — | — | — | — | 83 | 51 | 25 | — | 74 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | N 8 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 2 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | NW 3 | NW 5 | N 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 19 | 9 | 31 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 60 | 38 | 156 | 159 | 126 | 127 | — | 4 | 74 | 68 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 534 | 577 | 661 | 388 | 563 | 563 | 575 | 523 | 447 | 409 | 391 | 280 | 290 | 290 | 160 | 160 | 380 | 82 | 2 | 254 | 0 |
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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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