Surf Forecasts:
Cromer surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NW swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cromer this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cromer in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cromer over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer around Cromer over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for the most part. The waves are just tiny, and the wind is all over the shop. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but the first proper surfable day doesn’t show up until well into the second week. There’s a big gap of nothing but flat, choppy, or messy conditions before we get a sniff of something decent.
Let’s start with the first recommendation. It’s not until Thursday the 6th of August that we see a pulse of energy. The morning of the 6th brings a 3ft swell from the WNW, but the period is a low 4 seconds – that’s short-period wind chop, not groundswell. The wind is a fresh cross-shore, so it’s going to be lumpy and hard to love. The combined energy is only 65 (weak), so don’t expect much push. The water is a balmy 65°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
The real standout, and the only one worth getting excited about, is the afternoon of the 7th of August. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the north, but the wind swings to a fresh offshore from the SSW. That’s clean, lined-up little waves. The period builds to 8 seconds, which is short but better, and the combined energy hits 63 (still weak, but it’s the best of the lot). This is a beginner-friendly wave due to the size, and it’s a beach/pier setup, so it’s exposed enough to pick up that north swell. The offshore wind will make it glassy, and the crowd factor is “sometimes” – so you might have company, but it won’t be a circus. For a tiny wave, that’s a proper little window.
The morning of the 7th also has a clean offshore wind, but the swell is the same 2ft and the period is only 6 seconds, so the afternoon is the pick.
After that, it fades again. The 8th of August gets messy with a strong cross-onshore wind and the swell drops back to 2ft. No good.
So, if you’re looking to paddle out, keep your eyes on Friday the 7th of August. It’s the only real chance for a clean, fun little session. The rest of the forecast is a write-off for surf. With such small, poor-quality waves and consistent wind issues, you’d almost be better off with a kiteboard if you’re into that sort of thing.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | W 4 | N 8 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | N 5 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 |
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 kJ | 30 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 29 | 50 | 49 | 21 | 49 | 41 | 41 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:51AM4.74m | 8:29PM4.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:57PM0.97m | 2:51AM1.19m | ||||||||
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 | 4:58 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 5 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 4 | N 9 |
| kJ | 30 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 13 | 2 | 29 | 10 | 12 | 21 | 49 | 41 | 41 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 6 | W 3 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | N 8 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | N 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 3 | W 3 | NW 4 | WSW 3 | W 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | N 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 50 | 49 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1737 | 1099 | 575 | 761 | 750 | 403 | 685 | 447 | 375 | 120 | 168 | 82 | 120 | 228 | 368 | 556 | 534 | 510 | 559 | 577 | 621 |
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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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