Cromer Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: if you’re looking for a proper surf this fortnight, you’re going to be digging deep. The finder is showing zero scores for the whole run, which means there’s no classic surf window on offer. It’s a flat, bumpy, or just plain messy stretch ahead for the most part, and I’m not going to sugar-coat it.

We kick things off with nothing but tiny, weak waves. The first few days are basically a write-off. Sunday the 16th has a dribble of 0.7ft with a 9-second period, and the energy reading is a pathetic 10. It’s glassy in the morning, but there’s just nothing to ride. Monday’s the same story, just tiny lumps. This flatness stretches out for days, and we don’t see anything remotely rideable until the 18th, but even then it’s poor. A 2ft west swell shows up, but with a short, 4-second period and a fresh cross-shore breeze, it’s just messy and lumpy. Not worth your time.

The middle of the week stays in the doldrums. We see some more weak west and northwest pulses, but they’re all plagued by short periods and moderate to fresh winds. The energy readings stay in the weak to low-moderate range, and the wave comments just keep saying “poor surf conditions.” It’s a real tease. The surf does start to push up a little from the 21st, but it’s onshore and chopped up. By the 22nd, we get a 4ft north swell with an 8-second period, and the energy jumps to 173. It’s bigger, but the cross-onshore wind is going to chop it all to bits. This isn’t a surfer’s swell; it’s a washing machine.

The swell really starts to build from the 24th. We’re looking at 4ft to 5ft by the 25th, but the wind is howling from the northeast at 25 mph, making it a complete mess. The energy readings are strong, hitting 233, but it’s all for nothing. This is proper storm surf, and for a place like Cromer, a beach and pier setup, it’s going to be a blown-out, lumpy disaster. Kite surfers might get a kick out of this, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

After that peak of messy energy, it fades just as fast. The 26th drops back to 3ft, and by the 27th we’re back down to 1ft. The winds ease up, but there’s just no power in the water. We do see a brief, cleaner window on the 29th with a 3ft cross-offshore wind from the southeast, but the period is a weak 5 seconds and the energy is low. It might offer a few soft, clean shoulders for a longboard, but that’s about the best you can say for it. The 30th has some offshore winds but the swell has completely died to 1ft. It’s a flat, clean ocean that’s better for a swim than a surf.

So, there you have it. A long, barren run with no standouts. With such a blank stretch, it’s hard to stay optimistic, but forecasts can change. It’s more normal for the area to have these flat spells, but a run like this can end as quickly as it started. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath. This is Rusty, signing off.

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