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Lowestoft Surf Forecast
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Lowestoft surfForecast / East Anglia / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 29 Mar 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Lowestoft surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lowestoft sea temperature is
7.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The surf forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 6 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 176 | 169 | 68 | 58 | 60 | 30 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 96 | 83 | 58 | 36 | 20 | 169 | 30 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:07AM 2.30 | 7:44PM 2.22 | 8:58AM 2.36 | 8:39PM 2.34 | 9:41AM 2.38 | 9:25PM 2.43 | 10:18AM 2.37 | 10:05PM 2.49 | 10:52AM 2.35 | 10:43PM 2.51 | 11:22AM 2.32 | 11:19PM 2.49 | 11:51AM 2.28 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:31AM 0.67 | 2:02PM 1.15 | 2:26AM 0.49 | 2:47PM 1.02 | 3:12AM 0.36 | 3:27PM 0.91 | 3:53AM 0.30 | 4:05PM 0.80 | 4:32AM 0.31 | 4:40PM 0.72 | 5:09AM 0.37 | 5:14PM 0.67 | 5:43AM 0.49 | 5:45PM 0.66 | ||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:20 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | 4 | |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 7 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | -2 | |
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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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