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Gorleston on Sea surfForecast / East Anglia / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 24 Jan 2026 GMT
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Gorleston on Sea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gorleston on Sea sea temperature is
5.3° C
 (Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Jan 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 29th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 29th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 27th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gorleston on Sea over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.7
NE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
E
1.1
ENE
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
1.2
SE
0.8
NE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
1
E
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
Period(s) (?)885557777757888867888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)806487777710285634552767774404212710879695045
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
E
15
SE
35
SE
40
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
45
ESE
15
S
15
SSE
30
SE
30
SSW
30
S
25
SE
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:33AM
2.13
11:21PM
2.60
12:26PM
2.07
12:14AM
2.45
1:28PM
2.01
1:23AM
2.30
2:38PM
1.97
2:44AM
2.20
3:46PM
1.99
4:04AM
2.19
4:48PM
2.08
5:16AM
2.23
5:44PM
2.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:58PM
0.66
6:38AM
0.19
6:42PM
0.78
7:26AM
0.37
7:35PM
0.89
8:27AM
0.56
8:47PM
0.97
9:51AM
0.70
10:28PM
0.92
11:21AM
0.70
11:53PM
0.70
12:28PM
0.60
12:55AM
0.41
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Sunrise7:47--7:46--7:43--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:37--
Sunset-4:22--4:23--4:25--4:28--4:30--4:31--4:34-
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------2-----3124
Temp. °C777665455665677777777
Feels °C (?)110-100-30-2-2-3-5-4-111-20010
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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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