Lowestoft Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.47° N 1.75° E

Lowestoft Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lowestoft sea temperature is
20.2° C
3.0° 

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


Lowestoft surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with 148 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 21st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the local stretch.

Honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it's a tough one. We've got a real flat spell to kick things off, and the whole window is a bit of a struggle for decent waves. The overall pattern is one of very small, inconsistent swell and tricky winds, so we're not looking at any classic sessions.

The first real chance of a wave comes on the morning of Wednesday the 20th of August. We're talking tiny 1.0 ft of swell from the north, with a short 7-second period. The combined swell energy is weak (8). The wind is a light offshore from the WSW, which will keep the surface clean. It's a very small wave, not exciting, but it's a start.

Thursday the 21st of August afternoon sees a slight bump up to 1.0 ft from the NNE, with a period of 7 seconds. The offshore wind from the WSW picks up to a moderate breeze, making it clean. The energy is still very weak (10). It's still small, but it's the best of a bad bunch for the early part of the window.

The biggest swell we see in the whole period is on Friday the 22nd of August afternoon. A 4 ft swell from the north, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate (132). However, the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the north at 16 mph, which will put a chop on the surface. The break itself is Lowestoft, a fairly exposed beach break that is inconsistent and for beginners. This is a beginner-friendly size, but the wind condition will make it messy. It's not a standout.

The water temperature at Lowestoft is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual to report.

Honestly, there's nothing here that screams "go ride." The forecast is poor across the board. We see a few days with a small 3 ft to 3 ft swell, but it’s always accompanied by cross-shore or onshore winds. The period stays short, mostly 5 to 7 seconds, so no real energy or shape.

Looking further out, the last week of August and into September is a complete write-off. The swell drops to 0.3 ft and even 0.0 ft for days on end. The wind does go offshore a few times, but there's simply no swell to ride.

Forget the second week. It's a flat, disappointing run. With no real swell and poor quality, the setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer if the wind is up.

So, there you have it. Keep the board waxed, but don't hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but this is a grim outlook.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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N
6
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7
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7
0.3
NNE
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1.1
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5
0.9
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1.3
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6
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0.9
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8
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7
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4
0.7
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5
0.6
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4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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52
49
132
88
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78
85
65
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45
21
15
16
21
13
6
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
SE
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
NNW
25
N
25
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20
NNW
20
NNW
25
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15
NW
15
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NE
10
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20
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25
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35
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35
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10
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:35PM2.41m
3:21AM2.10m
3:30PM2.27m
4:13AM2.08m
4:34PM2.15m
5:11AM2.10m
5:55PM2.08m
6:14AM2.14m
7:40PM2.10m
7:20AM2.21m
8:42PM2.16m
8:14AM2.30m
9:27PM2.22m
Low Tide
8:16AM1.04m
9:03PM0.92m
9:04AM1.13m
9:50PM1.10m
10:05AM1.21m
10:43PM1.25m
11:20AM1.26m
11:49PM1.34m
1:43PM1.16m
2:04AM1.31m
2:33PM1.00m
2:46AM1.25m
3:13PM0.86m
3:20AM1.18m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
15
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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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