
Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NE swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it’s a pretty bleak outlook for Lowestoft. The whole 16-day window is a struggle, and there’s not a single session that I’d get excited about paddling out for. The surf just isn’t there. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak waves, and most of the time the wind is working against us.
The water temperature is sitting at 66°F which is a fair bit warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a nice touch for a summer dip, but it won’t make up for the lack of surf.
We start off on Monday, 27th July, with a tiny 2ft swell from the north, period of 6 seconds, and a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is really weak (16). It’s clean, but there’s just nothing to work with. The rest of the week is more of the same – tiny waves, poor conditions, and winds that are mostly onshore or cross-onshore. Tuesday the 28th has a brief pulse of 3ft from the south in the afternoon, but the period is a short 4 seconds and the wind is a strong southerly cross-shore at 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy.
There’s a slight bump in size on Sunday, 2nd August, with 4ft from the northeast on the morning. But the wind is light cross-onshore, the period is a weak 6 seconds, and the energy is still only moderate (88). It’s not clean, and it’s not powerful. For a beginner, that 4ft might be a bit much, but for anyone else, it’s just poor quality.
Later in the week, around Thursday, 6th August, we see another small increase to 4ft from the east in the afternoon. The energy finally ticks over into moderate territory (102), but the period is still a short 5 seconds, and the wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 12 mph, creating a choppy surface. It’s not worth the drive.
The rest of the second week is a flat, windy mess. We see the same story: small, weak swells, onshore or cross-onshore winds. The best you could hope for is a knee-high dribble with a side breeze. There’s no standout day, no clean swell, no good window. Honestly, this is one of those stretches where the kite surfers might have more fun than us, because the wind is there, but the waves are not.
For a spot like Lowestoft, a blank run like this isn’t unusual. It happens. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, I’d save the wax and wait for a better window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | S 4 | S 4 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | S 4 | N 4 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | E 3 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 |
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15 | 8 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 50 | 88 | 80 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:44PM2.15m | 9:27AM2.38m | 10:23PM2.20m | 10:02AM2.46m | 10:57PM2.23m | 10:38AM2.53m | 11:30PM2.26m | 11:14AM2.57m | 00:03AM2.27m | 11:50AM2.59m | 00:37AM2.26m | 12:25PM2.58m | 1:13AM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:35PM0.88m | 3:41AM1.11m | 4:13PM0.76m | 4:12AM1.06m | 4:48PM0.67m | 4:41AM1.01m | 5:21PM0.59m | 5:10AM0.96m | 5:54PM0.54m | 5:41AM0.93m | 6:26PM0.51m | 6:14AM0.92m | 7:00PM0.51m | ||||||||
5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | S 4 | N 8 | S 4 | N 4 | N 5 | S 3 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | — |
15 | 8 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | SSE 4 | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | NNW 3 | — | WSW 3 | S 4 | N 8 | N 8 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | W 3 | S 3 | NNW 3 | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | E 3 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 |
1 | — | — | 3 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 50 | 88 | 80 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 217 | 181 | 180 | 181 | 181 | 354 | 354 | 667 | 561 | 567 | 647 | 663 | 563 | 623 | 666 | 652 | 140 | 162 | 189 | 626 | 287 |
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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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