Lowestoft Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.47° N 1.75° E

Lowestoft Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lowestoft sea temperature is
19.7°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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, S swell with 71 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright mates, Rusty here. I’ve scanned the charts for our local stretch, and honestly, it’s a grim outlook for the next two weeks. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, weak surf coming, so don’t expect much action for a while.

From now until the 11th of September, it’s a desert. Every day from the 28th of August through the 11th is rated poor. Swell heights are mostly under 2 ft, periods are short—5 to 7 seconds—and the combined energy is in the single digits or low teens, which is just about nothing. We get some clean, offshore mornings, but with no swell, it’s like staring at a pond. The water temp on the 28th is 68°, which is about 5° warmer than average for this time of year—very unusual, almost like a warm bathtub, but it won’t save the waves.

Finally, on Saturday the 12th of September, we see a pulse. Lowestoft picks up a 5 ft swell from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 382—that’s moderate to strong energy for this break, and it’s the only real event of the whole forecast. The morning has offshore winds from the west at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean. The swell direction is north, which matches the optimum for this spot, but it’s a beach break, so that 8-second period might make it a bit straight. Still, it’s your best and only real chance. That 5 ft is solid—it’s getting too big for beginners, so more experienced surfers only. The afternoon fades to 3 ft with cross-off winds, so the morning session is the window.

Apart from that one Saturday morning, the entire 16-day period is a bust. If you’re into kite surfing, some of those afternoons with cross-shore wind and a bit of chop might be more interesting than a surfboard. But for surfing? It’s a waiting game. Forecasts can shift, but right now, circle Saturday the 12th and hope it sticks.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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6
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Energy kJ
12
8
2
5
71
3
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7
31
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11
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19
15
9
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Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
30
SW
25
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25
SW
30
S
30
W
25
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20
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25
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25
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25
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15
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15
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15
SW
25
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25
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25
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High Tide
10:12AM2.56m
11:04PM2.37m
10:49AM2.62m
11:36PM2.39m
11:26AM2.65m
00:10AM2.38m
12:04PM2.66m
00:45AM2.35m
12:42PM2.64m
1:22AM2.31m
1:24PM2.60m
2:04AM2.26m
2:11PM2.52m
2:52AM2.21m
Low Tide
4:52PM0.53m
4:46AM0.92m
5:24PM0.46m
5:18AM0.86m
5:57PM0.43m
5:52AM0.82m
6:31PM0.45m
6:28AM0.82m
7:07PM0.52m
7:07AM0.84m
7:47PM0.63m
7:50AM0.90m
8:34PM0.79m
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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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