Lowestoft Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming down the pipe. First things first, I gotta be straight with you—this stretch doesn’t look like much. The whole 16-day run is pretty flat, with barely a ripple worth paddling for. We’ve got a long, quiet gap staring us in the face, and it’s gonna be a tough one for anyone keen to get wet.

Looking at the overall pattern, it’s a whole lotta nothing. The first real chance at anything even vaguely surfable is so far off and weak it’s hardly worth getting excited about. We’re talking small, weak swells with short periods throughout, and the wind isn’t doing us any favours either. There’s not a single standout session in this whole forecast. The water temp is way warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at about 64°F, which is pretty unusual—over 5°F above normal. That’s a weird one, but with no surf, it doesn’t help much.

The only break we’ve got to talk about is Lowestoft. But honestly, it’s an inconsistent beginner spot that rarely sees any real action, and this forecast proves it. The swell direction never matches the ideal north swell, and the energy is pitiful—combined energy values barely scrape double digits, like 3 (weak) on the 2nd of July afternoon, and that’s about as good as it gets. The swell height tops out at a measly 3ft on the 15th of July morning, coming from the east with a period of just 5 seconds—that’s pure windswell, no push behind it. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, with a bit of offshore on the 4th and 6th, but even then, the swell is so tiny it’s not worth the paddle.

For the first week, from the 2nd of July right through to the 9th, you’re looking at barely 0.7ft to 2ft of messy, short-period swell. The combined energy is usually between 3 and 55 (weak to barely moderate). Winds are mostly cross-off or cross-on, with a couple of clean offshore windows on the morning of the 4th and 6th, but again, the swell is pathetic. Crowds are often at Lowestoft, but with conditions this poor, you won’t have to worry about company.

Into the second week, from the 10th to the 17th of July, it’s more of the same. The swell tries to pick up a little around the 13th to the 15th, hitting 2ft to 3ft, but the period stays short at 4 or 5 seconds, and the energy is still weak—highest is 47 (weak) on the 15th morning. Winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, with a fresh breeze on the 13th afternoon making things lumpy. The 16th and 17th drop right off again, with 0.3ft to 2ft and energy barely above zero.

There’s no standout here, not even close. If you’re desperate, the 15th of July morning might offer the biggest—if you can call 3ft east swell with a cross-shore wind “big”—but it’s still a poor-quality wave, short period, and only for beginners at best. Honestly, this looks more like a kite-surfing breeze than a surf forecast. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say leave the boards at home.

Rusty.

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