Surf Forecasts:
Cromer surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ENE swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cromer this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cromer in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cromer over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for our local stretch. We're at Cromer, a beach and pier setup that's fairly exposed to the north. Good news? The water is sitting at 66°, which is a massive 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a real treat, you'll hardly need a thick suit.
Now, I have to be straight with you: the next week and a half is a real struggle. We've got a long, dry spell here. From Wednesday the 26th of August right through until Saturday the 5th of September, the surf is just a no-go. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the energy is weak, mostly in the single digits to a paltry 70 (combined energy). The winds are mostly cross-off or cross-shore, but with such small waves, it's just not worth paddling out for. There's a short period of straight offshore winds on Saturday the 29th of August afternoon, but the swell is only 0.3 ft. It's a tough stretch.
Things start to look a little more interesting on Sunday the 6th of September. The morning shows a bump to 5 ft from the WNW, with a short period of 5 seconds. The energy climbs to 107 (moderate), and we get a moderate offshore wind. The conditions are still marked as "surfable but very ordinary," but it's the first real sign of life. The period is short, so it'll be a bit lumpy, but at least it's rideable.
The standout window, and the one to really keep an eye on, is the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September. We've got a 4 ft swell rolling in from the north, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is a solid 306 (strong), and the wind is a light breeze from the ENE, creating a light cross-shore. This is the best mix of size and condition we see in the whole outlook. It's not perfect, but it's the closest we get to a decent, clean wave. The longer period (10 seconds) will give it a bit more shape and punch than the dribble we've been seeing.
After that, it fades out again quickly. The 9th and 10th see the swell drop back into the doldrums with poor conditions returning.
So, here's the takeaway. If you're a beginner, the 5 ft on the 6th might be a bit much, and the 4 ft on the 8th is also pushing into that zone. For the experienced crew, the morning of the 8th of September is the only real window worth a look. It's a long-range call, so don't bank on it, but it's the best we've got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 8 | NNW 4 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 4 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 4 |
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 kJ | 60 | 45 | 65 | 65 | 69 | 57 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:51AM5.22m | 9:29PM4.77m | 9:26AM5.21m | 10:03PM4.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:02PM0.68m | 4:05AM1.01m | 4:33PM0.78m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 6 | N 8 | WSW 4 | SSE 4 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 4 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | 57 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 5 | NNW 4 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 8 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 6 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 2 | SW 4 | SW 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | W 4 | — | SW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 60 | 45 | 65 | 65 | 69 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 31 | 9 | 10 | 40 | — | 8 | 28 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 452 | 647 | 621 | 534 | 534 | 119 | 212 | 181 | 218 | 395 | 489 | 418 | 362 | 362 | 648 | 428 | 489 | 307 | 575 | 356 | 391 |
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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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