Surf Forecasts:
Gorleston on Sea surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 202 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
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: the next 16 days are a bust for any decent surf around here. Gorleston on Sea is the only break on the cards, and the wave energy just isn’t showing up. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, weak conditions, so don’t even bother loading the boards.
Starting off on Sunday the 19th, there’s a tiny pulse of swell at 4ft from the NNE, but with a short period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of just 254 (moderate), the quality is poor. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW at 16 mph, which does keep the surface clean, but there’s no power behind it. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a notable anomaly. But warm water doesn’t make waves.
From Monday the 20th through to the end of the month, the swell drops off a cliff. We’re talking heights of 2ft to 3ft at best, with periods of 6 to 8 seconds. The combined energy drops into the double digits (weak), and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, keeping the surface clean but the waves are just too small and gutless. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Friday the 24th with a clean cross-off wind from the SW at 3 mph, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft. Not worth a paddle.
The first week of August is even worse. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd have some offshore wind, but the swell is only 1.0ft to 1ft with a combined energy of 10 to 20 (weak). The waves are just not there. By Monday the 3rd, the swell direction swings to the ESE with a 4-second period, which is essentially wind chop – total mess.
Honestly, this is a classic run of flat conditions for this area. It’s a beginner spot that’s inconsistent, and right now it’s not breaking at all. The only thing you’ll be riding is the disappointment. If the wind picks up strong enough, the beach setup might look more interesting for a kite session than a paddle, but that’s not what we’re here for.
Keep your eyes on the forecasts – things can change, but for now, it’s a solid blank.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 254 | 248 | 137 | 105 | 81 | 75 | 40 | 29 | 20 | 31 | 56 | 73 | 58 | 62 | 41 | 26 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:54AM2.72m | 1:16AM2.09m | 12:47PM2.56m | 2:08AM2.03m | 1:48PM2.38m | 2:59AM1.98m | 2:53PM2.21m | 3:51AM1.96m | 3:59PM2.10m | 4:44AM1.96m | 5:02PM2.04m | 5:36AM2.00m | 6:00PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02PM0.01m | 7:02AM0.70m | 7:45PM0.24m | 7:46AM0.82m | 8:31PM0.49m | 8:35AM0.93m | 9:24PM0.72m | 9:39AM1.01m | 10:38PM0.88m | 11:16AM1.03m | 00:05AM0.92m | 12:40PM0.92m | 1:08AM0.85m | ||||||||
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 | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | NNE 5 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | — | 20 | 31 | 56 | — | 18 | 62 | 41 | 26 | 16 | 12 | — | 8 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 2 | — | N 5 | N 5 | — |
| kJ | 254 | 248 | 137 | 105 | 81 | 75 | 40 | 29 | — | — | — | 73 | 58 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 17 | 12 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 342 | 342 | 121 | 208 | 585 | 208 | 535 | 585 | 171 | 334 | 659 | 118 | 170 | 263 | 132 | 1130 | 1137 | 1122 | 734 | 574 | 680 |
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