Surf Forecasts:
Cromer surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, NW swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cromer this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cromer in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
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 the Cromer area. I’ll be straight with you—this 16-day stretch doesn’t have much to get excited about. We’re looking at a long, flat spell right through, where the swell just isn’t getting a grip on the coast. The first record kicks off on Tuesday the 25th of August and from there it’s a long, quiet run. The opening days are small onshore slop, with a combined energy reading of only 97 (weak), and that sets the tone. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations; we’re talking a stretch where the surf just isn’t worth paddling out for. The water’s running at 66°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—over 4°F above average—so it’s warm out there but that’s about the only positive.
Now, if we look at the best of a bad bunch, the only faint glimmer comes around Friday the 28th of August. That afternoon we see a glassy spell with the wind dropping to near nothing, and the swell turning tiny at 1 ft from the NE. It’s not going to light your fire—combined energy is down at 14 (weak)—but if you’re a beginner and just want a paddle in clean conditions, Cromer (Cromer) might just give you a few small knee-high waves. The swell period is short at 6 seconds, so no power behind it, but the glassy surface is a rare treat. Expect crowds here are possible, so it won’t be totally empty.
Beyond that, there’s a bit of a bump on Monday the 31st of August with a 5 ft swell from the W, but it’s arriving with a near gale wind at 31 mph, which makes it blown out and ugly. Not one for the board. The rest of the fortnight fades away into flatness and mostly cross-shore winds, with the combined energy dropping to near zero in places. Honestly, there’s no standout session here; it’s one of those blank runs that can happen in this area. The surf just isn’t showing up. Keep an eye on the forecasts though—it tends not to stay poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | WSW 4 | N 8 | — | NNW 5 | W 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 69 | 84 | 122 | 92 | 89 | 47 | 53 | 78 | 47 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 92 | 74 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:18PM4.17m | 6:22AM4.50m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:42PM1.58m | 00:37AM1.67m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 4 | SE 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | N 7 | N 10 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 28 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 47 | 53 | 78 | 47 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | ENE 5 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | SE 6 | N 7 | — | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SE 4 | SE 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | SW 3 | W 5 | NW 5 | W 3 |
| kJ | 69 | 84 | 122 | 92 | 89 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 23 | 22 | 13 | — | 2 | 92 | 74 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 510 | 462 | 428 | 462 | 462 | 212 | 212 | 436 | 82 | 289 | 288 | 296 | 489 | 633 | 341 | 362 | 336 | 665 | 631 | 577 | 400 |
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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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