Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with N 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 (Aug 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the waves.
Right now, looking at the whole picture, there’s no surf to get excited about for a long stretch. We’ve got a massive gap at the start with nothing rideable. The first faint glimmer of something surfable doesn’t pop up until the 1st of September, and even then it’s only just barely.
For Lowestoft, the water is a full 5.4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll feel that difference.
The pattern here is flat, flat, and more flat. From today, the 22nd of August, right through the rest of the month, it’s a write-off. The waves are tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross, and the energy readings are in the gutter. Every session is flagged as poor conditions. It’s the kind of run where you don’t even bother waxing your board.
We skip ahead, and our only real stand-out, and I mean the *only* one, is the morning of the 3rd of September. We get a clean, cross-off wind and a small but noticeable bump of energy from the NNE at 3ft with a 9-second period. The combined energy hits 149 (moderate range). It’s not gonna be a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got. The wind is clean, making for tidy conditions. It’s a beginner-friendly wave size, but the inconsistent nature of the break means you’ll be sitting waiting a bit. Crowds are likely here often, so expect company.
After that one little spike, it fades straight back into the doldrums. It’s a lean forecast period, plain and simple.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 4 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 5 | S 4 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 85 | 73 | 73 | 52 | 29 | 25 | 102 | 130 | 95 | 75 | 45 | 43 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 50 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 5:55PM2.08m | 6:14AM2.14m | 7:40PM2.10m | 7:20AM2.21m | 8:42PM2.16m | 8:14AM2.30m | 9:27PM2.22m | 8:56AM2.39m | 10:02PM2.28m | 9:34AM2.48m | 10:33PM2.33m | 10:12AM2.56m | 11:04PM2.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:49PM1.34m | 1:43PM1.16m | 2:04AM1.31m | 2:33PM1.00m | 2:46AM1.25m | 3:13PM0.86m | 3:20AM1.18m | 3:48PM0.74m | 3:48AM1.09m | 4:20PM0.63m | 4:16AM1.00m | 4:52PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | 85 | 73 | 73 | 52 | 29 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 43 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | ESE 4 | N 5 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 4 |
| kJ | 127 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 102 | 130 | 95 | 75 | 7 | 2 | — | 14 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 50 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 351 | 217 | 126 | 168 | 195 | 590 | 195 | 546 | 516 | 470 | 516 | 540 | 221 | 221 | 485 | 273 | 273 | 282 | 424 | 282 |
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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).
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