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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 12 am Thursday 01 May 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 (May 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 5th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gorleston on Sea over the next 12 days.
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| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 97 | 161 | 284 | 242 | 227 | 126 | 49 | 77 | 75 | 54 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 32 | 24 | 67 | 136 | 159 | 77 | 66 | 48 | 28 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:31PM 2.73 | 10:42AM 2.54 | 11:22PM 2.49 | 11:24AM 2.42 | 12:24AM 2.21 | 12:15PM 2.28 | 2:01AM 1.97 | 1:28PM 2.14 | 3:48AM 1.87 | 3:06PM 2.09 | 5:04AM 1.88 | 4:24PM 2.13 | 6:00AM 1.96 | 5:23PM 2.21 | 6:41AM 2.07 | 6:11PM 2.29 | 7:13AM 2.19 | 6:53PM 2.37 | 7:41AM 2.30 | 7:31PM 2.45 | 8:07AM 2.39 | 8:07PM 2.50 | 8:34AM 2.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:32AM 0.21 | 5:50PM 0.06 | 6:15AM 0.50 | 6:39PM 0.20 | 7:00AM 0.78 | 7:33PM 0.39 | 7:50AM 1.03 | 8:42PM 0.57 | 8:57AM 1.20 | 10:13PM 0.64 | 10:38AM 1.25 | 11:42PM 0.56 | 12:05PM 1.13 | 12:41AM 0.44 | 12:59PM 0.96 | 1:24AM 0.33 | 1:41PM 0.78 | 2:00AM 0.26 | 2:16PM 0.62 | 2:33AM 0.22 | 2:49PM 0.47 | 3:05AM 0.22 | 3:21PM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:01 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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