Surf Forecasts:
Gorleston on Sea surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gorleston on Sea this week:
The surf forecast for Gorleston on Sea over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gorleston on Sea in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gorleston on Sea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the table for our local stretch.
Honestly, it's a pretty flat and frustrating run for the next couple of weeks. The water's sitting at a very warm 68°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing working in our favour. There’s a big gap of nothing really worth paddling out for until we get into early September.
The first tiny glimmer shows up on the 1st of September, Tuesday afternoon. Gorleston on Sea might just about be surfable, with a very ordinary 2ft swell from the north-northeast. The wind will be offshore from the west at 16 mph, keeping the surface clean. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it's weak and a bit gutless to be honest–combined wave energy is only 67, which is pretty weak. This is a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s inconsistent and sometimes gets crowds, so don’t expect much in the way of quality.
The only half-decent option in the whole 16-day window shapes up on Thursday the 3rd of September, in the morning. We get a clean 3ft swell from the north-northeast with a slightly better 9-second period and light cross-offshore winds from the southwest at 9 mph. There’s a bit more grunt behind it, with combined energy reading 149, so it’s the high point of a really poor run. The break being a beach setup, the short period keeps it from being anything special, but if you're desperate for a splash, this is your best shot.
For the rest of the stretch, the swell is either too small, too short-period, or the wind is onshore and choppy. There’s nothing here for anyone beyond a complete beginner, and even then it’s a tough ask. Kite surfers might find it more interesting than us paddle surfers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 4 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 5 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 127 | 85 | 73 | 73 | 52 | 29 | 25 | 102 | 130 | 95 | 75 | 45 | 43 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 50 | 13 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:38PM1.90m | 5:09AM1.90m | 5:47PM1.91m | 6:10AM2.02m | 6:47PM1.98m | 7:00AM2.19m | 7:38PM2.07m | 7:41AM2.37m | 8:20PM2.16m | 8:15AM2.54m | 8:55PM2.25m | 8:46AM2.68m | 9:26PM2.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:18PM1.12m | 12:13PM1.01m | 00:46AM1.01m | 1:19PM0.81m | 1:33AM0.86m | 2:03PM0.59m | 2:10AM0.70m | 2:40PM0.36m | 2:44AM0.57m | 3:14PM0.15m | 3:18AM0.45m | 3:47PM-0.02m | 3:51AM0.37m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | 85 | 73 | 73 | 52 | 29 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 43 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | ESE 4 | N 5 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 4 |
| kJ | 127 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 102 | 130 | 95 | 75 | 7 | 2 | — | 14 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 50 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 342 | 208 | 118 | 173 | 194 | 583 | 195 | 554 | 520 | 473 | 520 | 544 | 211 | 211 | 485 | 263 | 263 | 273 | 422 | 273 |
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