Cromer Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.28° E

Cromer Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cromer sea temperature is
18.2°C
2.2° 

Cromer surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cromer surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cromer in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 21st Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cromer over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
5
0.6
N
5
0.7
N
7
0.6
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.9
WNW
4
0.4
NNW
6
0.5
W
4
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.9
WNW
4
1.3
NW
5
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.7
N
6
0.5
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6
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
6
0.4
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6
0.3
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6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
19
53
44
20
33
12
7
3
1
1
22
93
82
97
32
16
24
13
12
6
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
10
W
20
WSW
30
SW
25
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
35
SW
35
WSW
35
WSW
20
W
25
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
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10
NE
5
ESE
Wind State
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cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:10AM4.74m
10:35PM4.42m
10:47AM4.41m
11:11PM4.18m
11:34AM4.04m
11:58PM3.91m
12:53PM3.69m
1:31AM3.70m
2:40PM3.56m
3:13AM3.74m
4:04PM3.69m
4:22AM3.96m
5:04PM3.94m
Low Tide
4:32AM1.13m
5:01PM1.24m
5:06AM1.38m
5:32PM1.57m
5:46AM1.67m
6:11PM1.90m
6:36AM1.97m
7:05PM2.21m
7:48AM2.19m
8:24PM2.40m
9:30AM2.21m
9:59PM2.35m
11:17AM1.94m
11:16PM2.08m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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19
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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.

Cromer is 31 km (19 miles) from the city of Fakenham. If you plan a holiday in East Anglia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fakenham. Fakenham has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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