
Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, ENE swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
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 is a tough one for the Lowestoft region. We're looking at a long stretch of flat and poor conditions, so you'll need some patience.
Right now, the water is sitting at 67°F, which is a full 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's a real standout, feeling more like a mid-summer bath than a North Sea session.
The real story here is the complete lack of surf. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the first recommendation doesn't pop up until Tuesday, August 11th, and even that's a bit of a stretch. Before that, from now through to Monday, August 10th, it's a total write-off. Sunday morning, August 2nd, kicks off with a meager 0.3ft swell from the north, a weak 3 energy reading, and you're looking at a "poor surf conditions" label. That pattern just repeats day after day with tiny, short-period windswell. For nearly a week and a half, the best you'll see is a tiny 2ft NE swell on Friday, August 7th, but it's blown out by onshore winds.
Then, on Tuesday morning, August 11th, we finally get a pulse. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the northeast with an 8-second period, and the combined energy hits 81 – still weak, but it's something. The wind is offshore from the west, which will keep things clean. The trouble is, Lowestoft is a beach break, and this is a short-period, weak swell. It’s surfable, but don't expect anything special. That pulse fades quickly, and by Tuesday afternoon, we're back to 2ft and dropping.
After that, it's a slow fade back into flatness. The rest of the second week shows nothing but tiny, messy, or non-existent waves. Wednesday the 12th through to the end of the period on Monday, August 17th, is all 0.3ft to 1ft junk with onshore or cross-shore winds. Some of it looks clean, like the offshore winds on Wednesday the 12th morning, but with the swell energy down around 46, it's just not enough to ride.
If you're desperate, keep an eye on that Tuesday morning, August 11th. It's the only window in the whole 16 days where you might get a few clean, knee-high sliders. For everything else, it's a waiting game. This stretch of flatness is more normal for the area, but it never stays this poor for long. We'll see what the next forecast brings.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
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2 | 2 | 45 | 64 | 37 | 33 | 24 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 33 | 25 | 21 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:25PM2.58m | 1:13AM2.24m | 1:01PM2.57m | 1:52AM2.21m | 1:39PM2.54m | 2:36AM2.18m | 2:24PM2.48m | 3:28AM2.14m | 3:22PM2.40m | 4:27AM2.12m | 4:33PM2.33m | 5:29AM2.12m | 5:49PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.51m | 6:50AM0.93m | 7:36PM0.53m | 7:29AM0.95m | 8:17PM0.59m | 8:13AM1.01m | 9:05PM0.68m | 9:07AM1.07m | 10:00PM0.81m | 10:13AM1.13m | 11:01PM0.93m | 11:24AM1.14m | 00:07AM1.03m | ||||||||
5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | N 6 | S 5 | N 7 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
— | 1 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 33 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 1 | — | 25 | 24 | 24 | 33 | 25 | 21 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | S 3 |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | W 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 2 | E 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | SW 2 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | WSW 3 | W 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | SSE 3 | — |
— | 1 | 45 | 64 | — | — | 1 | 28 | 26 | 34 | 40 | 6 | 9 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 590 | 562 | 421 | 392 | 426 | 22 | 140 | 293 | 181 | 403 | 424 | 281 | 235 | 217 | 39 | 204 | 494 | 195 | 195 | 590 | 407 |
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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).
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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