
Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, N swell with 42 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a grim picture for anyone wanting to get wet. The whole 16-day stretch is a struggle, with barely a bump on offer. We're looking at a long, flat spell with no real surf to speak of. The first proper suggestion doesn't pop up until Thursday the 17th of September, and even then, it's a stretch.
Let's start with that first window. Thursday the 17th morning at Lowestoft, we've got a tiny 2ft swell rolling in from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is only 32, so we're talking weak, weak stuff. The wind is a cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean, but the waves themselves are going to be small and weak. Not exactly a standout. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
That afternoon, the wind swings offshore, but the swell drops even more to 1ft, and the period stays short. Still, clean conditions on tiny waves.
Friday the 18th is more of the same – 1ft from the north, but the period drops to a miserable 6 seconds, making for very weak, crumbly waves. The offshore wind will keep it clean, but it's a real knee-high day for the patient beginner.
Then it all falls apart again until Tuesday the 22nd of September. That morning, we get the best of a bad bunch. A 2ft north swell with a 7-second period, and a combined energy of 39. It's still weak, but it's the biggest all period. The wind is offshore, so it'll be clean. This is the one session I'd point you towards if you're desperate for a paddle. It's still only for beginners, but it's the cleanest and most consistent the run gets.
After that, it's back to near-flatness. The 25th of September Friday afternoon has a 1ft north swell with a moderate offshore wind, and the 26th of September Saturday morning has 2ft, but the energy never gets above 21. Everything after that is just tiny, weak leftovers with strong winds.
So, the headline? Tuesday the 22nd of September morning at Lowestoft is the only real shout. 2ft, clean, offshore wind. It's not much, but it's the most we've got. For the rest of the time, you're better off checking the wind for a kite session than bothering with a surfboard. It's a proper flat spell, and for this area, that's just how it goes sometimes.
Stay patient.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | SE 3 | N 14 | N 13 | N 6 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | S 5 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 32 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:24AM2.75m | 00:08AM2.43m | 12:02PM2.71m | 00:41AM2.35m | 12:40PM2.61m | 1:13AM2.29m | 1:19PM2.48m | 1:47AM2.24m | 2:02PM2.35m | 2:26AM2.20m | 2:55PM2.21m | 3:17AM2.18m | 4:03PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:20AM0.78m | 5:53PM0.34m | 5:56AM0.78m | 6:30PM0.49m | 6:30AM0.82m | 7:05PM0.68m | 7:03AM0.88m | 7:38PM0.88m | 7:38AM0.97m | 8:10PM1.07m | 8:23AM1.08m | 8:50PM1.23m | 9:29AM1.19m | 9:48PM1.37m | |||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:14 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | N 4 | NNE 5 | S 4 | N 5 | S 4 | S 4 | N 10 | N 10 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | S 6 | S 5 |
2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 32 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 47 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | — | — | N 13 | NE 5 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — |
1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 14 | N 13 | N 6 | N 6 | — | N 7 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | — | SSW 3 | WSW 2 | SSW 4 | W 2 | NW 3 | NW 6 | N 5 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | NW 3 | W 3 | WSW 2 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | WNW 2 |
— | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 21 | — | 5 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 70 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 391 | 381 | 224 | 389 | 384 | 456 | 643 | 643 | 459 | 450 | 569 | 140 | 344 | 217 | 245 | 490 | 567 | 716 | 567 | 567 | 381 |
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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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