Surf Forecasts:
Gorleston on Sea surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, ESE swell with 37 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gorleston on Sea this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Gorleston on Sea in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gorleston on Sea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next 16 days at Gorleston-on-Sea are a tough watch. The forecast shows no surf worth paddling out for. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until Friday 7th August, and even then it’s a write-off. We’re looking at a long, blank stretch from the 7th right through to the 22nd of August – every single session is rated as poor surf conditions. There’s simply no standout, no hidden gem, no sneaky window to get a wave. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and most of the time the wind is rubbish.
You’ll see a bit of energy on the 12th August with a combined swell energy of 54 (moderate), but the swell is a weak 3 ft from the ESE with a period of just 4 seconds – that’s windswell junk, and it’s blowing onshore. The water temp is a notable 67°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s no comfort when there’s nothing to ride. A few mornings, like the 9th and 21st, show glassy conditions, but the swell is barely a ripple. It’s heartbreaking for a spot that’s fairly exposed to the north. For now, unless you’re desperate for a flat-water paddle, don’t bother. If the wind picks up from the right direction, it looks more like a kite session than a paddle surf day. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a proper dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | N 6 | ESE 4 | N 9 | N 9 | N 4 | N 4 | N 7 | N 9 | ESE 5 | NNE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | NE 2 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 25 | 35 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:08AM1.97m | 4:28PM2.15m | 5:15AM2.04m | 5:44PM2.18m | 6:14AM2.19m | 6:52PM2.25m | 7:06AM2.38m | 7:53PM2.33m | 7:54AM2.58m | 8:48PM2.39m | 8:38AM2.77m | 9:36PM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02PM0.71m | 10:35AM0.94m | 11:36PM0.76m | 12:14PM0.79m | 00:54AM0.69m | 1:25PM0.51m | 1:52AM0.56m | 2:20PM0.19m | 2:39AM0.45m | 3:08PM-0.08m | 3:22AM0.37m | 3:52PM-0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | ESE 4 | N 6 | ENE 3 | — | — | N 4 | N 7 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 33 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | ENE 4 | N 9 | N 9 | — | NE 4 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | — | N 3 | N 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | NE 2 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 6 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 35 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 194 | 610 | 610 | 566 | 171 | 567 | 567 | 566 | 563 | 195 | 263 | 263 | 173 | 195 | 431 | 411 | 396 | 393 | 562 | 408 |
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