Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Aug 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's do this in feet and Fahrenheit. Rusty here, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it: the next couple of weeks are a tough watch for surfers.
We're looking at a long, dry spell. From Friday, August 28th, all the way through to September 10th, the surf is basically flat. The swell energy is practically non-existent, with readings in the low double digits or single digits. You'll see a tiny 1ft wave from the NE with a short 6-second period, but it's just not worth the effort. The wind is often cross-off or offshore, which is cruel because it's clean but there's nothing to ride. This is a normal blank run for this area.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel, but it's a long way off. On Saturday, September 12th, things finally wake up. The swell jumps to 6ft from the N, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1441, so there's some serious power. The wind is cross-off from the NW, which should keep the faces pretty clean. But at that size, it's a big, powerful wave. This is for experts only; beginners will be in over their heads.
The only spot to talk about is Lowestoft. It's a beginner-friendly spot that's fairly exposed to the north, but it's inconsistent. For September 11th, we've got a 4ft N swell with a long 11-second period. The wind is strong offshore from the W, so the waves will be glassy. But that strong offshore wind (25 mph) will make paddling out a real chore. The wave energy is 333, so there's plenty of push, but it's a tricky, windy session. Later that day, the wind shifts to NW, still strong, and the waves stay around 4ft.
The real standout, the one to circle, is that Saturday, September 12th. If you're an expert, that's your day. 6ft of N swell with that cross-off wind is the best we're going to see. Just remember, with a 10-second period, the sets will have some punch, and the beach break could make for some long, fast walls. It's a promising call, but it's a long way out.
So, get ready for a long stretch of flat water, then mark your calendar for the 12th of September if you've got the skills. For now, I'd be looking for something else to do.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 5 | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 151 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:12AM2.56m | 11:04PM2.37m | 10:49AM2.62m | 11:36PM2.39m | 11:26AM2.65m | 00:10AM2.38m | 12:04PM2.66m | 00:45AM2.35m | 12:42PM2.64m | 1:22AM2.31m | 1:24PM2.60m | 2:04AM2.26m | 2:11PM2.52m | 2:52AM2.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:16AM1.00m | 4:52PM0.53m | 4:46AM0.92m | 5:24PM0.46m | 5:18AM0.86m | 5:57PM0.43m | 5:52AM0.82m | 6:31PM0.45m | 6:28AM0.82m | 7:07PM0.52m | 7:07AM0.84m | 7:47PM0.63m | 7:50AM0.90m | 8:34PM0.79m | |||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 7 | SSW 5 | N 7 | N 6 | S 6 | S 5 | N 7 | N 5 | N 5 | S 3 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | S 5 | S 5 |
| kJ | 12 | 5 | 47 | 2 | 2 | 62 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 6 | NW 4 | — | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | S 5 | — | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | N 11 | N 7 | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | N 12 | N 10 | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 6 | WSW 3 | W 4 | S 3 | S 5 | WSW 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | — | S 2 | W 2 | NW 2 | — | SSE 3 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 6 | 40 | 151 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 43 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 15 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 181 | 279 | 245 | 350 | 567 | 389 | 279 | 287 | 350 | 407 | 320 | 224 | 515 | 567 | 407 | 421 | 560 | 181 | 287 | 181 | 587 |
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