Surf Forecasts:
Gorleston on Sea surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gorleston on Sea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about this stretch of coast. It’s a tough outlook for the next two weeks.
We’ve got a long, dry spell ahead. From now, right through the rest of August and into the first days of September, there’s just nothing on the cards that’s worth a paddle. The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Thursday, 3rd September, and even then it’s pretty ordinary. From Friday 23rd August right through to Wednesday 3rd September, you’re looking at a gap of nearly a week and a half with nothing recommended. Just flat, small, and onshore junk.
The water temperature at Gorleston on Sea is sitting at 68°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s notably warm, almost like a late summer bath.
Now, the one standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Friday, 4th September. That’s the only time the ocean wakes up. We’re looking at a 6ft swell pushing in from the north, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy clocks in at a solid 481, which is strong, and the wind is dead glassy – zero from the east. That’s as clean as it gets. For a beach break like Gorleston, that north swell will be wrapping in, and with glassy conditions, those waves will be clean. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with a 6ft swell, it’s pushing the limit for learners, but for a confident intermediate, it’s the best you’re going to get. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes", so you might have a few others with the same idea, but it won’t be a circus.
The afternoon of that same day takes a turn for the worse; the wind swings onshore from the southeast at 12 mph and ruins it, turning it choppy. So, the window is narrow.
The Saturday morning after that, 5th September, has a 5ft north swell but with a cross-offshore breeze from the southwest at 9 mph. It’s surfable, but it’s not the same quality as the Friday morning glass-off. The energy is dropping to 388, still moderate but fading.
Honestly, if you've got a kite, the afternoons on the 25th and 26th of August might be more interesting for you than the surf. The wind is strong and onshore, and the waves are messy. For the paddle surfer, set your alarm for the morning of 4th September.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | E 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | S 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 43 | 64 | 88 | 124 | 105 | 75 | 75 | 54 | 29 | 14 | 186 | 176 | 90 | 46 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:58AM1.85m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM1.04m | 9:59AM1.07m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 105 | 75 | 75 | 54 | 29 | 14 | — | — | 83 | 46 | 29 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | ESE 2 | — | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 43 | 64 | 88 | 124 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 12 | 186 | 176 | 90 | — | — | 18 | 10 | — | 6 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 342 | 342 | 305 | 342 | 11 | 11 | 173 | 195 | 583 | 565 | 174 | 583 | 559 | 28 | 132 | 342 | 235 | 277 | 330 | 330 |
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