Surf Forecasts:
Cromer surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cromer this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cromer in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cromer over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching this stretch of coast long enough to know when to get excited and when to stay on the beach. So, here’s the honest truth for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a long, flat run ahead, I’m afraid. The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t show up until around the 5th of August. That’s a solid gap of about a week and a half with nothing worth paddling out for. You’ll see a few tiny bumps here and there, but nothing that’ll get your heart racing. The water’s already feeling a bit odd – at Cromer, it’s sitting at 65°, which is a good 4° warmer than it should be for this time of year. That’s much warmer than usual, so you might not even need a thick wetsuit, but you’ll definitely need patience.
The only period that’s even worth a mention is around the 5th of August. On Wednesday morning, we’re looking at a small 3ft swell from the north-northeast, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is still weak at 65, so it’s not going to be powerful. The wind is a cross-onshore from the west-northwest, which will chop it up a bit, but it’s the only time we see any real size. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-offshore breeze from the east-southeast, making it glassy. It’s not a standout, not by a long shot, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, that’s your window. Otherwise, it’s a blank run. The forecasts can flip, but for now, it’s looking like a time to check the wax and wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | N 6 | N 7 | NW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | WNW 3 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 57 | 58 | 43 | 30 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 22 | 5 | 20 | 9 | 26 | 40 | 19 | 47 | 30 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:28PM3.94m | 3:12AM3.77m | 3:41PM3.84m | 4:18AM3.87m | 4:47PM3.87m | 5:15AM4.05m | 5:45PM3.98m | 6:02AM4.26m | 6:34PM4.12m | 6:43AM4.46m | 7:17PM4.26m | 7:19AM4.62m | 7:55PM4.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM1.76m | 9:16AM2.03m | 10:06PM1.86m | 10:36AM1.97m | 11:14PM1.83m | 11:56AM1.78m | 00:11AM1.71m | 12:55PM1.54m | 00:57AM1.55m | 1:41PM1.31m | 1:37AM1.40m | 2:21PM1.12m | 2:15AM1.27m | ||||||||
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 | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | — | N 8 | N 6 | NNW 5 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 57 | 58 | 43 | 30 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 24 | — | 1 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 40 | 15 | 47 | 30 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | N 6 | — | — | N 8 | W 3 | N 7 | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | E 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | — | 19 | — | 8 | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | — | NW 4 | WNW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | — | S 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 22 | 5 | — | — | 26 | — | 1 | — | 9 | 8 | 11 | 24 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 1127 | 120 | 799 | 1737 | 793 | 761 | 761 | 391 | 403 | 1155 | 391 | 556 | 143 | 119 | 120 | 535 | 365 | 342 | 569 | 534 |
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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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