
Surf Forecasts:
Cromer surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, N swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cromer in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
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 for Cromer over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I’ll be honest with you – it’s looking pretty bleak for a proper surf. There’s nothing in the forecast that’s going to get the heart rate going, and for the first few days, there’s barely a ripple to speak of. We’ve got a long stretch here with no real recommendations, so you’re going to be twiddling your thumbs for a while.
Looking at the forecast, the first chance for a paddle is on Saturday the 9th of August, but it’s tiny. We’ve got a weak 1 ft swell from the north with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is only 8 – that’s barely a bump. The water temperature at Cromer is sitting at 67°, which is 5° warmer than usual, so it’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only positive.
Sunday the 10th doesn’t offer any surf at all, just a light cross-shore wind.
Moving into Monday the 11th and Tuesday the 12th of August, we see the swell nudge up to 3 ft from the north, but the wind is messy and cross-onshore, making it choppy. The energy picks up a little to 34, but it’s still not what you’d call surfable. Wednesday the 13th and Thursday the 14th are cleaner with some cross-offshore winds, but the swell is dropping back to 2 ft or less. The combined energy is weak, sitting in the teens or lower. You might get a knee-high dribbler, but that’s it.
The following week is more of the same. We get a small bump on Sunday the 17th of August with a 3 ft north-northeast swell, period of 7 seconds, and 68 combined energy, but the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it’ll be choppy. Monday the 18th of August is the closest we get to something half-decent. There’s a 2 ft swell from the north-northeast with an 8-second period and 65 combined energy, and the wind is a light offshore from the south-southeast, so the conditions will be clean. The break at Cromer is a beach/pier setup that’s fairly exposed to the north, so this north-northeast swell is a good direction. The period is just under that long-period threshold, so it’ll be okay for shape, but at 2 ft it’s still pretty small. The rest of the week into the 23rd of August just fades away into tiny, weak swells with onshore or cross-shore winds.
Honestly, if you’re looking for a standout, there isn’t one. The best bet, and I say this with a heavy heart, is Monday the 18th of August. It’s the only time the wind and swell align for something clean, but it’s still only knee-high. For a beginner, it might be a fun little paddle, but for anyone else, it’s a mission for very little reward.
The swell energy is consistently low, never getting into triple digits, and the period stays short, so we’re not getting any proper groundswell. For this area, a blank run like this is pretty normal, so don’t be too disheartened. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | ESE 4 | E 4 | N 9 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 4 | N 7 | E 4 | E 4 | NE 4 | N 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 32 | 18 | 70 | 66 | 55 | 34 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | on |
High Tide | 3:41AM3.97m | 4:20PM4.17m | 4:53AM4.21m | 5:34PM4.35m | 5:53AM4.51m | 6:36PM4.56m | 6:44AM4.80m | 7:29PM4.74m | 7:31AM5.04m | 8:16PM4.84m | 8:13AM5.20m | 8:57PM4.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:38PM1.71m | 10:16AM1.67m | 11:07PM1.65m | 11:51AM1.37m | 00:21AM1.45m | 1:02PM0.97m | 1:17AM1.22m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:04AM1.03m | 2:46PM0.34m | 2:46AM0.90m | 3:29PM0.23m | 3:25AM0.85m | |||||||
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | ESE 4 | N 9 | — | — | N 9 | NNE 5 | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 4 | N 7 | E 4 | E 4 | N 10 | ENE 4 |
8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 18 | 70 | 66 | 55 | 34 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 6 | N 9 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 4 |
— | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | E 4 | NNW 2 | NNW 4 | N 5 | — | — | E 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | E 4 | SE 3 | WSW 2 | NE 4 | — |
9 | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | 19 | 32 | — | — | 5 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 12 | — | 20 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 562 | 120 | 517 | 575 | 255 | 556 | 658 | 212 | 407 | 228 | 226 | 228 | 289 | 181 | 369 | 577 | 213 | 218 | 585 | 255 |
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Information about the Cromer Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cromer may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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