Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNW swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Lowestoft is a tough one. The surf just isn’t cooperating. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, gutless conditions for the first week and a half. There’s a few days on the horizon that might flicker to life, but you’ve got to be patient and keep expectations low.
The first real sniff of something rideable doesn’t show up until Wednesday, September 9th. That morning, we’ll see a pulse of 4ft swell from the NNW, but it’s coming in at a short, weak 7 seconds. The combined energy is only moderate (169). Winds are cross-off from the NW, so it’ll be clean, but the waves will be weak and fat. Honestly, for a beginner spot, this is about as good as it gets in this run, but don’t expect any power. That afternoon, it drops a little to 4ft. The whole week after that is a washout – tiny, messy, and just not worth paddling out for.
Now, after a long gap of nothing, we finally get a glimmer of hope. On Friday, September 18th, the morning shows a bit of life. A 3ft swell from the NNE with a 9-second period. The wind is fresh and offshore from the west, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is moderate (135). It’s not going to be a world-beater, but for Lowestoft, that’s the best on offer. The afternoon is similar, with 3ft and clean offshore winds. This is really the only window where you might get a few fun, crumbly waves.
The very end of the outlook, on Monday, September 21st, also shows a bit of potential. The morning has 3ft from the north with a 9-second period and moderate energy (157). But the afternoon is the standout: 4ft, 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 389, which is moderate to strong. The wind is cross-off from the WNW, keeping it clean. The file says the tide conditions might be questionable, but if you can work around that, this could be the best session of the entire forecast. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the one to pencil in.
For the rest of the time? The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The place is usually pretty quiet with crowds, which is a small mercy. But honestly, most of these days are better for a walk on the beach than a paddle. If you’re desperate, the 18th and 21st are your only real shots.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | S 5 | N 5 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | S 5 | N 5 | — | SSE 3 |
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 kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 169 | 130 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:07AM2.21m | 7:37PM2.33m | 7:22AM2.30m | 8:42PM2.43m | 8:25AM2.43m | 9:32PM2.51m | 9:17AM2.57m | 10:16PM2.54m | 10:02AM2.68m | 10:55PM2.54m | 10:44AM2.75m | 11:32PM2.50m | 11:24AM2.75m | 00:08AM2.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:58PM0.97m | 1:38AM1.22m | 2:15PM0.73m | 2:38AM1.12m | 3:06PM0.51m | 3:23AM1.01m | 3:51PM0.34m | 4:04AM0.91m | 4:34PM0.26m | 4:43AM0.83m | 5:14PM0.26m | 5:20AM0.78m | 5:53PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 5 | N 8 | S 5 | N 5 | SW 4 | — | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | S 4 | S 4 | N 6 | N 5 | S 4 | — | N 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | 24 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | N 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | — | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | NNW 7 | N 7 | — | — | S 2 | S 4 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | WNW 2 | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | 13 | 3 | 14 | 169 | 130 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 1 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 403 | 200 | 288 | 416 | 643 | 459 | 292 | 161 | 39 | 561 | 567 | 526 | 407 | 323 | 281 | 515 | 546 | 491 | 617 | 381 | 482 |
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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).
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