Lowestoft Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.47° N 1.75° E

Lowestoft Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lowestoft sea temperature is
19.3° C
2.7° 

Lowestoft surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lowestoft surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, ENE swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:

The surf forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the table for Lowestoft. I’ll be straight with you—this is a tough one. We’re staring down a long, flat spell, so don’t go rushing to grab your board just yet.

The whole 16-day window is a struggle, with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of any rideable swell doesn’t show until Monday the 3rd of August, and even then, it’s weak. We’re looking at a small pulse of swell from the ENE on Monday morning around 3 ft, but the wind is blowing onshore from the East at 12 mph, which will mess up any chance of a clean face. The wave energy is low, just 44 (combined energy), so you’re not getting any push. That’s a no-go.

Tuesday the 4th of August sees a brief moment of hope. A little 2 ft swell from the NE in the morning with a light offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. It’ll be clean, but the size is tiny and the energy is a paltry 24 (combined energy). It’s barely enough to stand up on. Afternoon swings onshore and gets choppy again.

From there, it’s a grim run of flat days with scattered tiny bumps. We’ve got a massive gap of nothing from the 5th of August all the way through to the 10th of August, with only useless ankle-biters showing up. The water temperature, by the way, is sitting at 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—nearly 5° above average. That’s a nice thought for a swim, but not for surfing.

There’s a small uptick on Tuesday the 11th of August. A morning window with a 3 ft swell from the SE, light winds from the NW at 6 mph making it clean. The energy is still nothing special at 33 (combined energy), but the wind is right. The swell period is only 4 seconds, so it’s a weak, short-period windswell—not groundswell. It’ll be gutless and won’t hold a line. Still, it’s the best on offer, so if you’re desperate, that’s your chance. Afternoon turns onshore again.

The rest of the forecast is a washout. A few days with offshore winds on the 15th and 16th of August, but the swell is 1 ft or less. Not worth a second look.

Honestly, this stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing. The breaks here are inconsistent at the best of times, and with this lack of energy, it’s a blank run that’s pretty normal for the area. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing on some of those windier days than for us surfers. Keep your board in the van and wait for a better forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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49
42
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55
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7
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12
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
10
SSW
10
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25
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WSW
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High Tide
00:37AM2.26m
12:25PM2.58m
1:13AM2.24m
1:01PM2.57m
1:52AM2.21m
1:39PM2.54m
2:36AM2.18m
2:24PM2.48m
3:28AM2.14m
3:22PM2.40m
4:27AM2.12m
4:33PM2.33m
Low Tide
6:26PM0.51m
6:14AM0.92m
7:00PM0.51m
6:50AM0.93m
7:36PM0.53m
7:29AM0.95m
8:17PM0.59m
8:13AM1.01m
9:05PM0.68m
9:07AM1.07m
10:00PM0.81m
10:13AM1.13m
11:01PM0.93m
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Information about the Lowestoft Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lowestoft provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lowestoft can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lowestoft 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 (Lowestoft) 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 Lowestoft 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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