Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with 115 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Lowestoft over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a lean run, and there’s a big gap of nothing at the start.
Right now, and for a good stretch, there’s no surf worth paddling out for. From Wednesday July 8th right through to Tuesday July 22nd, we’re looking at a solid two-week block where every single forecast is coming up as poor. You’ll see tiny little waves, mostly around 1 ft to 4 ft, but the wind is just all wrong – it's nearly always cross-onshore or onshore, from the NE or ENE, making everything messy and choppy. The swell energy is weak, often in single or low double digits (9 to 115), so there’s just no push. The water temp is 65°F, which is much warmer than normal (anomaly of 6°F), but that doesn't make up for the lack of rideable surf. For a beginner-friendly spot that’s inconsistent and often crowded, this is just a write-off period. Honestly, that stretch looks more interesting for a kite surfer than someone with a paddle board.
Now, I do need to mention Wednesday July 17th morning – we get a brief moment of glassy conditions with 3 ft swell from the NE (period 6 seconds) and calm winds. But it’s still rated as poor surf conditions because the swell is just too weak and short-period for this fairly exposed break. It’s not a goer.
The only glimmer in this whole 16-day window comes on Wednesday July 22nd during the morning. We finally get something surfable, though it’s still only a 1 out of 10. The swell is 4 ft from the ENE with a 6-second period, and the wind goes light from the WNW, giving us clean, cross-off conditions. The combined swell energy is moderate (87). It’s not a standout in any real sense, but it’s the only time you could maybe get a few weak, ordinary waves to yourself if the crowds are low. Don’t expect much.
So bottom line: the whole 16-day forecast is basically a blank. If you’re in Lowestoft, leave the board at home and check back later. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 44 | 100 | 115 | 83 | 106 | 81 | 74 | 34 | 24 | 90 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:44PM2.33m | 5:12AM2.09m | 4:54PM2.29m | 6:10AM2.11m | 6:03PM2.28m | 7:08AM2.16m | 7:15PM2.29m | 8:05AM2.24m | 8:33PM2.35m | 9:01AM2.35m | 9:42PM2.44m | 9:52AM2.47m | 10:38PM2.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM0.72m | 10:46AM1.19m | 11:34PM0.77m | 11:49AM1.16m | 00:34AM0.82m | 12:56PM1.08m | 1:41AM0.85m | 2:17PM0.93m | 2:52AM0.84m | 3:27PM0.70m | 3:50AM0.81m | 4:21PM0.48m | |||||||||
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 | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | NE 8 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 44 | 100 | 115 | 83 | 106 | 81 | 74 | 34 | 24 | 90 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 470 | 195 | 181 | 403 | 558 | 287 | 421 | 421 | 425 | 438 | 350 | 462 | 507 | 520 | 351 | 351 | 474 | 349 | 587 | 474 | 381 |
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