
Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (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 be straight with you – the outlook for Lowestoft over the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and messy surf with hardly a window where it all comes together. The water is sitting at 65° – that’s much warmer than usual for this time of year, nearly 6° above normal, which is pretty wild.
The first real recommendation doesn’t come until much later in the window. The whole run from the 10th up until the 20th of July is basically a write-off. You’ve got tiny waves, mostly under 3 feet, with short periods (3 to 7 seconds), and the wind is almost always cross-onshore or cross, making things choppy, lumpy, and generally poor. The combined swell energy is very weak, mostly sitting in the single digits or under 100, which tells you there’s just no power in the water.
The only period that even gets a nod is late in the forecast. On the morning of Monday, 21st July, we see a slight bump. The swell height comes up to 3 feet from the NNE, with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind is a moderate cross-shore (16 mph). The combined energy climbs to 96. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve got in the whole 16 days. The afternoon of the 21st drops back down to 3 feet.
After that, things fade again. The morning of Wednesday, 22nd July, offers a tiny 1 feet from the NNE with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW, which will make the surface clean for a few hours, but there’s hardly any swell to push it.
Don’t expect much else. This is a dry spell for Lowestoft, and the forecast doesn’t offer any standout sessions. For beginners, even the bigger days (like 4 feet on the 20th) are accompanied by fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions, making it a real battle. It’s the kind of setup that might be more interesting for a kite than a paddle.
Honestly, keep your expectations low and check back closer to the time. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a quiet run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
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3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 65 | 93 | 96 | 85 | 76 | 77 | 46 | 49 | 84 | 37 | 46 | 32 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:39AM2.58m | 11:29PM2.53m | 11:24AM2.66m | 00:17AM2.50m | 12:07PM2.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:34AM0.82m | 12:56PM1.08m | 1:41AM0.85m | 2:17PM0.93m | 2:52AM0.84m | 3:27PM0.70m | 3:50AM0.81m | 4:21PM0.48m | 4:39AM0.79m | 5:10PM0.30m | 5:24AM0.80m | 5:57PM0.20m | 6:07AM0.84m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | |
— | 9:13 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | S 4 |
3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 46 | 32 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | SE 4 | N 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | N 6 | N 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 6 | — | SE 5 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 | NW 3 |
3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 65 | 93 | 96 | 85 | 76 | 77 | 46 | 49 | 84 | 28 | — | 25 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 421 | 425 | 471 | 498 | 470 | 648 | 675 | 350 | 587 | 350 | 441 | 474 | 168 | 516 | 302 | 581 | 22 | 245 | 454 | 350 | 715 |
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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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