Lowestoft Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.47° N 1.75° E

Lowestoft Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lowestoft sea temperature is
19.3° C
2.9° 

Lowestoft surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lowestoft surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 184 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for our local stretch.

Well, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next sixteen days are a tough watch for any surfer. The truth is, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. Not a single standout session. The whole window is a write-off for surfing, so if you’re itching to get wet, you might be better off on a kite for a bit of fun. The setup just isn’t playing ball for paddle surfing.

The first week of August is particularly grim. The swell is tiny and weak, mostly from the N or NE, with periods barely breaking 7 seconds. That’s all windswell, and it’s full of chop. The wind is consistently cross or cross-onshore, messing up whatever little bump there is. There’s a brief moment on the morning of August 5th where the wind goes light offshore from the W, but the swell is only 3 ft with a 6-second period from the NE – that’s just a weak, soft lump. Combined energy is a paltry 43 (weak). It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride.

There’s a slight uptick around Monday, August 8th, where the swell bumps up to 6 ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds and combined energy hitting 255 (moderate). But that’s all onshore wind and choppy, making it a messy, blown-out wall of whitewater. It’s not for surfing; it’s too big for beginners and too messy for anyone else.

The second week is even quieter. From August 9th onward, the swell drops back to under 3 ft with weak energy. The wind does go clean a few times, like on the morning of August 12th with a cross-offshore WSW breeze, but again, the swell is just 3 ft with a 5-second period – no push, no shape. The long-range stuff around August 15th is a tease with a tiny 2 ft from the ESE and a 4-second period. That’s almost flat.

So, the honest truth for this area: it’s a blank run. There’s literally nothing to recommend. Not a single day, not a single session. The only thing to do is wait for the forecasts to change. They usually do.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
25
N
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NE
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SSE
10
NNW
20
E
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SSW
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High Tide
11:14AM2.57m
00:03AM2.27m
11:50AM2.59m
00:37AM2.26m
12:25PM2.58m
1:13AM2.24m
1:01PM2.57m
1:52AM2.21m
1:39PM2.54m
2:36AM2.18m
2:24PM2.48m
3:28AM2.14m
3:22PM2.40m
Low Tide
5:10AM0.96m
5:54PM0.54m
5:41AM0.93m
6:26PM0.51m
6:14AM0.92m
7:00PM0.51m
6:50AM0.93m
7:36PM0.53m
7:29AM0.95m
8:17PM0.59m
8:13AM1.01m
9:05PM0.68m
9:07AM1.07m
10:00PM0.81m
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Information about the Lowestoft Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lowestoft may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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