Surf Forecasts:
Cromer surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cromer this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cromer in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cromer over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you straight up: the outlook for Cromer over the next sixteen days is pretty bleak, my friend. There’s nothing here that’s even worth getting a little excited about. We’re looking at a long, flat run with hardly any proper swell and when there is a bit of bump, the wind or the quality just kills it.
We start on Monday the 24th of August with tiny 2ft waves from the NNE, but it’s a messy cross-shore wind and the swell energy is weak as dishwater. It’s a no-go. Tuesday the 25th sees a jump in size to 5ft from the ENE, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds and the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-shore. The combined energy is moderate, but it’s all lumpy and churned up – a poor surf call all day.
We get a bit more organised on Wednesday morning the 26th with a clean cross-offshore breeze and 4ft swell, but that period is still a snappy 6 seconds and the energy is low. It’s surfable for a beginner on a longboard, but nothing to write home about. Thursday the 27th brings a clean offshore wind, but the swell has dropped back to a measly 2ft. Friday through to Sunday is a washout with tiny waves and poor conditions.
From Monday the 31st right through to Monday the 8th of September, it’s a near-complete flat spell. Most days show wave heights of 1ft or less, with the occasional bump like on the 8th of September when we see 5ft from the NW, but that’s paired with a fresh cross-shore and a 6-second period, making it a messy, lumpy mess. The combined energy is moderate, but the quality is shot.
Honestly, there are no standouts here. The only break on offer is Cromer, a beach and pier setup that’s "fairly consistent" but it needs a lot more than what’s on the table. With the water sitting at 66°F – that’s 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – it feels nice for a swim, but it’s not helping the surf. Don’t bother wetsuit shopping just yet.
Forget about it, mate. This is a blank run. It’s normal for this area to go quiet, and forecasts can always change, but right now, you’d be better off doing something else. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | N 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | W 4 | NE 6 | W 5 | NNW 5 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 |
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 kJ | 41 | 22 | 86 | 154 | 98 | 226 | 100 | 71 | 64 | 39 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 64 | 17 | 43 | 29 | 18 | 17 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:31PM3.94m | 5:42AM4.26m | 6:18PM4.17m | 6:22AM4.50m | 6:57PM4.37m | 6:55AM4.70m | 7:31PM4.54m | 7:24AM4.87m | 8:01PM4.66m | 7:51AM5.02m | 8:30PM4.75m | 8:19AM5.14m | 8:59PM4.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:46AM1.91m | 11:48PM1.93m | 12:42PM1.58m | 00:37AM1.67m | 1:23PM1.29m | 1:16AM1.43m | 1:58PM1.04m | 1:53AM1.23m | 2:32PM0.85m | 2:27AM1.09m | 3:03PM0.73m | 3:01AM1.01m | 3:33PM0.67m | 3:33AM0.98m | |||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | ENE 6 | N 5 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NNW 5 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 41 | 22 | 27 | 29 | — | — | 100 | 5 | 64 | 39 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 43 | 29 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NNE 5 | — | — | SE 4 | — | E 5 | SE 5 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | W 3 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | SE 4 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | W 5 | W 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SE 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 86 | 154 | 98 | 226 | — | 71 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 64 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 228 | 569 | 534 | 510 | 462 | 408 | 516 | 462 | 212 | 212 | 120 | 120 | 236 | 236 | 182 | 184 | 120 | 120 | 556 | 621 | 403 |
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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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