Surf Forecasts:
Cromer surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cromer over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Honestly, it’s a flat spell and a half for Cromer. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing much. From the start of the outlook right through to the second week of August, the surf is just too small and sloppy to get excited about. There’s a gap of over a week with no real surf on offer.
The first time we see anything even slightly worth a paddle is on Monday the 10th of August. The morning brings a little 4ft NW swell, but it’s short-period stuff at 5 seconds, so no real grunt. The wind is offshore from the SSE, which is a nice touch, keeping things clean. The combined energy is only 87 (weak), so it’s tiny. Water temp is sitting at 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 5° above average, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
Still, there’s no standout here. The following Tuesday morning, the 11th of August, sees a 3ft NNW swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy climbs a bit to 120 (moderate). The wind is cross-off from the SE, so it stays clean. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The break itself is a beach/pier setup, so with that short period, the waves won’t have much shape.
After that, it fades right back down to nothing again. The rest of the second week is flat or tiny, with the odd glassy moment on the 14th of August – a 0.7ft swell from the N with glassy conditions – but it’s just not enough to ride.
If you’re a beginner, the 4ft to 4ft days might be okay, but the quality isn’t there. For anyone else, it’s a waiting game. The consistent lack of size and poor surf quality means this is a pretty normal quiet run for the area. Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | N 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 67 | 77 | 136 | 65 | 49 | 26 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 43 | 178 | 39 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:01PM4.53m | 8:47AM4.93m | 9:31PM4.55m | 9:16AM5.00m | 10:02PM4.54m | 9:50AM5.02m | 10:36PM4.48m | 10:28AM4.96m | 11:14PM4.35m | 11:13AM4.79m | 00:00AM4.18m | 12:08PM4.53m | 1:00AM3.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:31PM0.87m | 3:25AM1.15m | 4:02PM0.81m | 3:58AM1.16m | 4:32PM0.81m | 4:31AM1.21m | 5:03PM0.86m | 5:05AM1.29m | 5:37PM0.97m | 5:43AM1.42m | 6:19PM1.15m | 6:31AM1.57m | 7:11PM1.37m | ||||||||
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 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | N 5 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 8 | N 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | N 8 | — | N 6 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 136 | 65 | 49 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | — | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 7 | — | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 5 | N 8 | N 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | — | — | N 8 | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | N 8 | ENE 5 | N 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | NE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | E 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 18 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 67 | 77 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 43 | 178 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 633 | 692 | 660 | 560 | 579 | 426 | 181 | 559 | 405 | 329 | 391 | 405 | 2 | 82 | 120 | 184 | 331 | 320 | 156 | 579 | 25 |
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