Lowestoft Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.47° N 1.75° E

Lowestoft Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lowestoft sea temperature is
18.1° C
3.0° 

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


Lowestoft surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ENE swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for our shores over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s not looking like a vintage period for a proper surf.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a lengthy dry spell. From now, right through the back half of July and into the early part of the third week, there’s absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. We’re talking day after day of tiny, weak, wind-affected slop that won’t even get a longboard planing. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and any bumps in the water are just messy chop. The first real chance of anything doesn’t appear until much later.

The only spot we’ve got to talk about here is Lowestoft. It’s a beginner-friendly break that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and it’s fairly exposed to the north. For the bulk of the forecast, it’s a complete write-off.

Now, if you’re desperate and have been watching the forecast like a hawk, there is one tiny window that pops up around Wednesday, the 22nd of July. On the Wednesday morning, we’ll see a pulse of knee-to-waist high swell, around 3 ft, coming from the NNW with a period of 7 seconds. The energy will be weak, only registering about 84. But here’s the kicker – we’ll have a clean, offshore wind from the WSW. For a break that gets hammered by onshore winds, that’s a rare treat. The water temperature is about 65°, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit. It’s only a small glimmer of hope, and it won’t last, but that Wednesday morning window is truly the only thing on the board that’s even worth a mention. The rest is just a waiting game.

So, there you have it. A long, flat spell with one brief, clean moment. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:54PM2.29m
6:10AM2.11m
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
Low Tide
11:34PM0.77m
11:49AM1.16m
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
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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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