Surf Forecasts:
Cromer surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with 299 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cromer in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cromer over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here again with the imperial take for the Cromer stretch.
The Big Picture
It’s a rough start, no two ways about it. From Thursday the 20th through to Tuesday the 25th of August, the wind is relentless – cross-on and onshore – churning up the water. The swell is mostly tiny and weak, and even when it jumps to 5 ft on the 21st, the 6-second period and 25 km/h wind make it all chop and no shape. The combined wave energy hits 173 at one point, but with that cross-breeze, it's a mess. For a beach setup like Cromer, this whole stretch is more of a kite surf session than a paddle surf one.
Sunday the 23rd of August morning is your first real chance. It’s clear, glassy, with a light 3 km/h breeze out of the WNW. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the north at 8 seconds, with weak wave energy (86). It’s not big, but if you’re a beginner or just want a peaceful glide, Cromer on Sunday morning is the pick. The glassy surface and that offshore wind will give you a few fun, clean runners. The water is about average for the season.
After that, things drop off fast. By Wednesday the 27th, the swell collapses to 0.7 ft with a 5-second period and weak energy (5). Hardly a ripple.
Second Week Scoop
Swinging into September, we get a bigger pulse on Wednesday the 2nd. Expect 5 ft from the north at 7 seconds, with a moderate 246 wave energy. But the wind is a 25 km/h cross-onshore from the NW, making it choppy and messy. This one is for experienced surfers only – over 8 ft at a beach break is powerful and pushy.
Thursday the 3rd of September morning is the real gem of the second week. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the north, 8-second period, and 116 combined energy. The cross-off breeze from the SSW will groom the faces, and the period is long enough to give you a proper wave. This is your best bet in the second half.
Bottom line: Sunday the 23rd of August morning for clean beginner waves, or Thursday the 3rd of September morning for a bit more size and shape. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | N 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 17 | 82 | 127 | 112 | 210 | 157 | 152 | 100 | 86 | 63 | 54 | 33 | 21 | 133 | 170 | 108 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:20PM4.10m | 1:05AM3.81m | 1:39PM3.78m | 2:25AM3.70m | 3:11PM3.66m | 3:48AM3.78m | 4:29PM3.74m | 4:53AM4.00m | 5:31PM3.94m | 5:42AM4.26m | 6:18PM4.17m | 6:22AM4.50m | 6:57PM4.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:26AM1.70m | 7:04PM1.76m | 7:18AM1.97m | 7:58PM2.04m | 8:27AM2.15m | 9:10PM2.20m | 10:01AM2.16m | 10:38PM2.15m | 11:46AM1.91m | 11:48PM1.93m | 12:42PM1.58m | 00:37AM1.67m | 1:23PM1.29m | 1:16AM1.43m | |||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | WSW 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 12 | N 11 | ENE 6 | SE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 152 | 100 | 86 | 63 | 54 | 33 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | S 4 | SW 4 | S 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 17 | 82 | 127 | 112 | 210 | 157 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 133 | 170 | 108 | 89 | 48 | 5 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 585 | 255 | 391 | 290 | 156 | 70 | 223 | 0 | 0 | 559 | 168 | 534 | 451 | 560 | 426 | 535 | 2 | 75 | 228 | 307 |
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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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