Lowestoft Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this next couple of weeks looks like a right flat spell for the Lowestoft area. We’re going to be staring at a whole lot of nothing for a good stretch, so temper your expectations.

The first glimmer of anything worth a mention doesn’t show up until the afternoon of Monday the 21st of September. Before that, it’s a drought. From now right through until the 21st morning, the swell is tiny, the energy is basically non-existent, and the wind is all over the shop. We’re talking waves that wouldn’t even tickle a longboard. There’s a solid 12-day gap with no real surf on offer.

The only window that might get the heart beating a little is that Monday afternoon. The wind swings hard from the west at a solid 19 mph, going offshore, which is a major positive for cleaning things up. The swell picks up to about 4 ft, coming from the NNW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 172, which is moderate, so there’s some push there. The water temp is a balmy 67°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice surprise for the rubber.

But here’s the kicker: the break itself is Lowestoft. It’s rated for beginners, and it’s inconsistent. It’s fairly exposed, but the swell direction is from the NNW, which is not the optimum N direction they need. The scores are all zero—the guidance calls it poor surf conditions. Even with that bump in swell, the quality is just not there. It’s a beach setup, and with the wind strength, it might look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

That Tuesday the 22nd morning still has some clean cross-off breezes, but the swell drops back to 2 ft and the energy falls away. The rest of the outlook just fades into tiny, weak waves and onshore dribble. There’s no standout session here. This is a typical blank run for this area, so don’t get your hopes up. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, leave the boards in the van.

Rusty.

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