Lowestoft Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.47° N 1.75° E

Lowestoft Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lowestoft sea temperature is
18.7° C
2.7° 

Lowestoft surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lowestoft surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 38 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 23rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. I’ve poured over the charts for our little slice of the coast, and I’ve got to be honest—it’s a rough one. The entire 16-day window is basically a washout. There isn’t a single session I’d get keen on.

Right from the start, Thursday the 23rd of July, we’re looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the NNE with a short, weak 7-second period. The combined energy is a measly 36, and the wind is a messy cross-off. It’s a no-go. That sets the tone for the whole run. The water is sitting at 66°, which is a massive 5° warmer than normal for this time of year—absolutely muggy, but that’s about the only interesting thing.

We’ve got a solid gap of zero surf. The first week is just a parade of tiny, weak swells with poor wind. Friday morning the 24th brings a 2ft NNE swell, but the wind is a cross-shore mess and the energy is down to 25. Saturday the 25th sees a glassy 1ft north swell, but it’s practically flat. Sunday the 26th? Don’t even think about it—0.7ft, and the energy is a pathetic 2.

The second week isn’t any kinder. From the 28th of July right through to the 7th of August, the swell height barely flickers above 2ft, with period often dropping to 4 or 5 seconds. The combined energy sits in the low teens or single digits. There’s a brief moment on the 5th of August with a 2ft NNE swell and a bit more energy at 37, but it’s still a poor surf condition with a cross-onshore wind in the afternoon. There’s just no quality to chase.

For a spot like this, a blank run is pretty normal. It’s inconsistent at the best of times, and this stretch is about as flat as it gets. Stick to the lake or the beach—don’t bother paddling out. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing on the table.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.4
N
6
0.5
S
4
0.2
N
6
0.2
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6
0.1
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7
0.3
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6
0.2
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7
0.5
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5
0.4
N
6
0.2
N
10
0.6
SSE
4
0.5
ESE
3
0.6
ESE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.2
ENE
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
34
33
24
13
7
11
6
3
2
1
6
4
11
10
7
11
7
14
8
1
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NE
0
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
NW
15
W
15
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
15
NE
20
WNW
25
NW
15
ENE
15
SSW
10
SE
25
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
10
SE
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
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cross
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:10PM2.21m
6:17AM2.07m
6:19PM2.13m
7:15AM2.12m
7:47PM2.09m
8:07AM2.20m
8:56PM2.11m
8:50AM2.28m
9:44PM2.15m
9:27AM2.38m
10:23PM2.20m
10:02AM2.46m
10:57PM2.23m
Low Tide
10:47AM1.23m
11:40PM1.05m
11:55AM1.24m
1:07AM1.14m
1:59PM1.15m
2:20AM1.15m
2:53PM1.01m
3:05AM1.14m
3:35PM0.88m
3:41AM1.11m
4:13PM0.76m
4:12AM1.06m
4:48PM0.67m
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4:58
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8:59
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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24
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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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