Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NNE 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 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on offer for Lowestoft over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, it's a pretty grim run. We're looking at a solid block of nothingness for the first week. From now right through to the 25th of August, the swell is just too small or the wind is blowing it to bits. You'll see a few pulses of 3ft to 4ft, but the wind is always on it or cross-shore, making it a total write-off. The combined swell energy is weak, barely hitting 159 (moderate) on the 22nd afternoon, but it's all junk.
The only glimmer of hope, and I mean the only one, is the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August. We've got a 5ft swell rolling in from the S, with a period of 6 seconds. That's short period, windswell, so it won't be the most powerful stuff. But the wind is glassy, mate. Dead calm. Clean conditions. The combined energy shows 143 (moderate), so there's a bit of push. It's rated for beginners, but the swell is 5ft, which is starting to push the limit for a learner. The crowds are noted as "often", so expect a few others with the same idea. If you're a longboarder or on a funboard, you might get a few grovelly ones. It's not a classic, but it's the only time the stars align for a paddle.
After that, it's back to the doldrums. The 27th and 28th drop off a cliff with 0.3ft to 2ft junk. We get a bit of a bump on the 2nd of September, a 4ft N swell, but with a 7-second period and cross-off winds, it's still "poor surf conditions" according to the notes. The rest of the run into early September is tiny and messy.
So, bottom line: if you're desperate, hit the water on the morning of the 26th of August for some glassy, clean, but small waves. Otherwise, this is a resting period.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | ESE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 4 | 10 | 13 | 54 | 44 | 127 | 78 | 103 | 65 | 54 | 51 | 34 | 24 | 22 | 184 | 124 | 83 | 29 | 134 | 162 | 20 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:56AM2.39m | 10:02PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:48PM0.74m | 3:48AM1.09m | |||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 7 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 56 | 65 | 54 | 51 | 34 | 24 | 15 | 20 | — | 56 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 10 | 13 | 54 | 44 | 127 | 78 | 103 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 22 | 184 | 124 | 83 | 27 | 134 | 162 | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 351 | 567 | 220 | 407 | 351 | 217 | 126 | 162 | 22 | 22 | 562 | 195 | 590 | 474 | 573 | 403 | 540 | 63 | 20 | 195 | 288 |
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