Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastSome 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 SummaryLight 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 Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | S 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 10 | SSE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ENE 4 |
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 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) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | 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 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 4 | N 6 | N 5 | SSE 4 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | ENE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 36 | 34 | 33 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | S 4 | SSE 3 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 3 | N 6 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 2 | SSE 4 | — | — | S 4 | — | SW 2 | NNW 2 | — | NNW 5 | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 12 | — | 2 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 1092 | 181 | 831 | 1776 | 825 | 794 | 794 | 407 | 389 | 1125 | 407 | 558 | 204 | 175 | 181 | 540 | 351 | 403 | 582 | 558 |
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