Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, N swell with 39 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 0.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Well, folks, Rusty here. It’s gonna be a pretty grim stretch for Lowestoft. I’m looking at the charts and honestly, there’s nothing worth paddling out for in the entire 16-day window. The first proper surf recommendation doesn’t pop up until Thursday the 20th of August, and even then, it’s hardly a celebration.
For the first 12 days, we’re staring at a blank wall. The swell is tiny, often under 2 feet, and when there is a little bump, the wind is usually on it or cross-shore, making a mess of things. The water temperature is running much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 68°F, but that’s about the only good news. The wave energy is pathetic, mostly in the single or low double digits, like 12 or 30, which is just weak.
Now, we do finally see a shift around Thursday the 20th of August. The swell ticks up a notch, with a 3 feet wave from the NNW on Thursday morning, combined energy hitting 107 (moderate), and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SW. It’s surfable, but still very ordinary. Friday the 21st of August morning looks like the best of a bad bunch. We’ve got a 5 feet swell from the N, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 239 (strong). The wind is a clean cross-off from the NW. It’s the only real standout, but it’s not a classic. The swell is a bit short-period, so it won’t have that grunty groundswell feel, and the direction is pretty straight on for the beach. For a beginner, anything over 5 feet can be too much, so on Friday morning it’s right on the edge. For the more experienced, it’s at least worth a look.
The rest of the second week fades back into tiny, weak surf with strong winds. Saturday the 22nd morning has a 3 feet NNE swell but the energy drops to 78, and it’s just not consistent enough.
So, there you have it. A long dry spell, a brief flicker of life on the 21st, and then back to nothing. At least with a break that’s inconsistent, this kind of blank run isn’t a total shock. Forecasts can always change, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | SSE 4 | N 6 | N 6 | ESE 4 | N 9 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ENE 4 | N 11 | N 5 | NNE 6 |
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 kJ | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:49PM2.28m | 6:34AM2.17m | 7:18PM2.29m | 7:41AM2.25m | 8:42PM2.37m | 8:43AM2.38m | 9:41PM2.47m | 9:35AM2.52m | 10:31PM2.54m | 10:22AM2.65m | 11:16PM2.55m | 11:05AM2.74m | 11:58PM2.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24AM1.14m | 00:07AM1.03m | 12:47PM1.07m | 1:33AM1.07m | 2:22PM0.87m | 2:49AM1.01m | 3:21PM0.61m | 3:40AM0.94m | 4:10PM0.39m | 4:25AM0.87m | 4:55PM0.23m | 5:06AM0.82m | 5:38PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | ESE 4 | N 6 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 4 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | ENE 5 | SSE 4 | — | N 5 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 13 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 6 | N 10 | — | — | — | N 8 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 4 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 3 | — | ESE 4 | — | N 3 | N 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | — | NNW 4 | N 5 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 8 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 24 | 30 | 16 | — | 18 | 34 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 617 | 607 | 181 | 629 | 577 | 559 | 558 | 562 | 195 | 282 | 708 | 168 | 195 | 410 | 316 | 286 | 403 | 388 | 389 | 643 | 425 |
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