Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you what I’m seeing. It’s a grim stretch out there at Lowestoft. The first few days just don’t have any surf worth paddling out for—honestly, nothing from the start through September 7th. That’s a solid week-long gap of flat, small, or messy swell. The wind is often onshore or cross-off, and waves barely crack 2 ft most days. The combined energy is nearly nothing, often in the single digits (2-19), so it’s not just small—it’s lifeless.
There’s a faint flicker of hope on Tuesday, September 8th afternoon. We finally see a 3 ft swell pushing in from the north-northeast, with combined energy at 112—moderate—and light WSW winds making things clean. It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s ordinary. The swell period is short (7 seconds), so waves will be fat and weak. That’s really the only time you could get wet and not feel like you’re wasting your time. But don’t expect anything special.
The following Wednesday, September 9th, has a bit more push: 3 ft from the NNE, with a longer period of 8-10 seconds, and combined energy hits 182-155. The wind stays cross-off and clean. This is probably the best on offer across the whole outlook—still not pumping, but at least the waves have a bit more shape and energy than anything else. Late on Sunday, September 13th, we see another 3 ft from the NNE with 80 combined energy and clean offshore wind, but again, it’s just mediocre.
Standout: If I have to point to *one* moment to paddle out, it’s the morning and afternoon of Wednesday, September 9th—the swell is strongest there, the wind is clean, and you might get a few fun ones. That’s your best bet. Everything else is too small, too weak, or just plain flat.
The water temperature is sitting around 67°F, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year—almost 5°F above average. That’s a weird bonus, but it doesn’t make the surf any better.
Honestly, Lowestoft just isn’t delivering this month. The consistency is poor, and most of the time the swell is barely registering. A surfer’s best move is to wait for a better forecast or a proper groundswell. For now, keep the board in the car and the expectations low.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | S 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 7 | N 9 | N 9 |
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 kJ | 5 | 75 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:10PM2.41m | 3:50AM2.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:44AM0.99m | 9:30PM0.98m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | S 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | S 6 | S 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | SSE 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | S 6 | S 5 | S 4 | N 7 | N 9 | S 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 66 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | S 5 | — | — | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | N 6 | — | N 9 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | — | 8 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 5 | W 3 | WSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 2 | — | SW 2 | SSW 4 | S 6 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | 31 | 75 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 50 | 9 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 15 | 62 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 279 | 426 | 320 | 320 | 380 | 424 | 388 | 424 | 217 | 39 | 384 | 561 | 617 | 547 | 350 | 330 | 643 | 643 | 648 | 380 | 320 |
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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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