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Gorleston on Sea Surf Forecast
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Gorleston on Sea surfForecast / East Anglia / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gorleston on Sea this week:
The surf forecast for Gorleston on Sea over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gorleston on Sea in the next 12 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gorleston on Sea over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
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 kJ (?) | 16 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 200 | 404 | 281 | 163 | 140 | 50 | 100 | 132 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:10PM 2.00 | 5:56AM 2.13 | 7:17PM 2.09 | 6:49AM 2.33 | 8:01PM 2.20 | 7:31AM 2.51 | 8:32PM 2.30 | 8:08AM 2.65 | 8:59PM 2.38 | 8:42AM 2.74 | 9:24PM 2.44 | 9:16AM 2.78 | 9:50PM 2.47 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:59AM 0.69 | 12:35AM 0.97 | 1:08PM 0.44 | 1:29AM 0.80 | 1:57PM 0.20 | 2:11AM 0.63 | 2:38PM 0.01 | 2:48AM 0.49 | 3:14PM -0.10 | 3:22AM 0.39 | 3:47PM -0.13 | 3:54AM 0.32 | 4:18PM -0.08 | ||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for East Anglia
Continuing clean conditions at Gorleston on Sea (calm at Southwold 27 km from Gorleston on Sea). A 0.6m swell from the NNE
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Information about the Gorleston on Sea Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gorleston on Sea provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gorleston on Sea can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gorleston on Sea 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 (Gorleston on Sea) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Gorleston on Sea may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Gorleston on Sea is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Great Yarmouth. If you plan a holiday in East Anglia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Great Yarmouth. Great Yarmouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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