Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Lowestoft.
Honestly, mate, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The guidance points to Lowestoft as a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s inconsistent and exposed to the north. The forecast shows a long run of poor surf conditions, with the first real recommendation not coming until late in the period. The water’s a balmy 68° – that’s a massive 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual and a nice surprise if you’re getting in.
We kick off Monday, 24 August, with tiny 2ft swell from the NNE, but it’s short period, onshore wind, and the combined energy is a weak 33. It’s just not worth it. Tuesday, 25 August, sees a bump to 5ft from the east, but it’s a short 6-second period, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, and the energy is only moderate at 154. The surf quality is still poor. Things stay similar through Wednesday and Thursday, with small, weak, and choppy waves.
The first whisper of something comes Friday, 28 August, with a clean, cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 1ft. It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. Saturday, 29 August, is the same story – glassy offshore wind in the morning, but the swell is a pathetic 0.3ft.
We then have a long gap of small, clean, but nearly flat conditions right through until the end of August and the start of September. There’s nothing to get excited about.
Now, the standout – and I mean the only real window – is on Tuesday, 8 September. The morning looks clean with offshore wind, but it’s flat. However, Tuesday afternoon is our best bet. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 6 seconds. The wind is a fresh offshore from the west, leaving things clean. The combined energy is 58. It’s not big, it’s not long period, but for a spot that’s been dead for nearly two weeks, a clean 3ft wave with offshore wind is a blessing. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so it’s a good one to get a few fun, clean rides on.
That’s really it for the 16-day window. It’s a long wait for a small window of clean, small surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | SSE 4 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | N 6 | NE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | S 4 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 30 | 26 | 130 | 154 | 114 | 142 | 73 | 37 | 38 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 28 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:42PM2.16m | 8:14AM2.30m | 9:27PM2.22m | 8:56AM2.39m | 10:02PM2.28m | 9:34AM2.48m | 10:33PM2.33m | 10:12AM2.56m | 11:04PM2.37m | 10:49AM2.62m | 11:36PM2.39m | 11:26AM2.65m | 00:10AM2.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:33PM1.00m | 2:46AM1.25m | 3:13PM0.86m | 3:20AM1.18m | 3:48PM0.74m | 3:48AM1.09m | 4:20PM0.63m | 4:16AM1.00m | 4:52PM0.53m | 4:46AM0.92m | 5:24PM0.46m | 5:18AM0.86m | 5:57PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 5 | NE 8 | N 6 | S 5 | S 5 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 30 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 73 | 37 | 38 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | NE 6 | NNE 6 | — | NE 6 | N 6 | NE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | S 4 | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 9 | 130 | 154 | 114 | 142 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | 17 | 25 | 10 | 21 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 40 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 624 | 508 | 516 | 470 | 425 | 521 | 470 | 273 | 273 | 181 | 181 | 281 | 297 | 229 | 245 | 181 | 181 | 561 | 664 | 389 |
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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).
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