Lowestoft Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.47° N 1.75° E

Lowestoft Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lowestoft sea temperature is
18.4° C
2.6° 

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


Lowestoft surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 180 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. I’m not gonna lie to you, it’s been a flat ol’ stretch for Lowestoft, and that’s the way it’s staying for this whole 16-day window. We’ve got a few little pulses of swell, but nothing that’s really going to get the heart racing. The water is sitting at 65°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit, but that’s about the only comfort I can give you.

We start off Sunday 19th July with a 4ft swell from the NNE, period 9 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at 248. But the wind is a cross-shore N at 16 mph, and it’s a mess. It’s a write-off. Monday 20th, the swell drops to 3ft, period drops to 8 seconds, and the wind is still crossing. It’s poor. Tuesday 21st is a write-off too, with tiny 2ft, 6-second junk. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday 22nd morning where the wind goes light cross-off and the wave state is clean, but it’s only 3ft, period 6 seconds. You’d be scratching for a ride.

Thursday 23rd morning is the only real half-chance in the whole run. The swell is 3ft from the N, period 7 seconds, and the combined energy just nudges into the moderate zone at 103. The wind is light NNW at 6 mph, cross-off, and it’s clean. This is a beginner-friendly day, but it’s surfable waves, not a standout. It’s the best we’ve got, and that’s a low bar.

After that, it’s a long, grinding fade. The swell drops to 2ft and below, and by the weekend of 25th-26th July, we’re looking at tiny 1ft, 5-6 second slop. The wind is better, with some cross-off days, but there’s simply no energy. The combined energy dips to single digits and low teens. We go through a full week of flat, tiny waves, with the swell barely registering. By 28th July, we get a bit more wind, but it’s an offshore 25 mph on Tuesday morning, which is too strong for a paddle-out. The afternoon of 28th July has a 3ft swell from the NNW with 7 seconds, and 129 energy, but it’s a fresh offshore wind at 19 mph, and it’s rated as poor surf. This is a wind-swell event, and it’s not clean.

29th July afternoon is the last little flicker: a 4ft, N swell, 8-second period, and 247 energy, with a cross-off W wind at 12 mph, and it’s clean. But the rating is still poor. The wave state is clean, but the overall quality just isn’t there. After that, it’s back to tiny, empty ocean. By the time we hit 3rd August, we’ve got a 0.3ft swell and 1 unit of energy.

Honestly, there is nothing here that’s a standout. It’s a 16-day blank run. For the area, this sort of flat spell isn’t unusual, but it’s a bummer. If you’re desperate for a splash, Thursday morning 23rd July is the only window where you might get a few knee-high, clean waves if you’re a beginner. Otherwise, the board stays in the car. The best thing about this forecast is the warm water, but I’m not here to sell you a swim.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
9
1.1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
149
105
99
51
30
28
18
48
57
69
56
38
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25
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6
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6
Wind (km/h)
25
N
15
NNW
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N
25
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
30
N
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NE
5
SSE
15
SSE
35
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15
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
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High Tide
2:40AM2.19m
2:19PM2.54m
3:31AM2.10m
3:10PM2.43m
4:24AM2.06m
4:07PM2.31m
5:20AM2.05m
5:10PM2.21m
6:17AM2.07m
6:19PM2.13m
7:15AM2.12m
7:47PM2.09m
Low Tide
8:14PM0.40m
8:12AM1.06m
9:01PM0.57m
8:57AM1.13m
9:51PM0.75m
9:49AM1.19m
10:43PM0.91m
10:47AM1.23m
11:40PM1.05m
11:55AM1.24m
1:07AM1.14m
1:59PM1.15m
2:20AM1.15m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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