
Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, N swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m looking at this and it’s a tough one. We’ve got a proper 16-day window, but the surf is all but flat for the entire stretch. Every single day is tagged as poor surf conditions, so there’s no real swell to get excited about. The first recommendation is for Lowestedt, but it’s a grim start and it doesn’t get any better.
The water’s sitting at a balmy 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s out of the ordinary.
Wednesday 2nd September – We’re looking at a tiny 0.3ft of swell from the north, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 1 (weak energy). The wind is a cross-off from the SW at 12 mph, so it’s clean, but with virtually no waves, it’s a flat day. There’s just nothing to ride.
Thursday 3rd September – Still 0.3ft from the north, but the period jumps to 11 seconds. The combined energy is still only 4 (weak). The morning has a fresh offshore wind from the west at 19 mph, and the afternoon is even stronger at 22 mph. It’s clean, but it’s a washing machine. No surf.
Friday 4th September – A slight bump to 0.7ft from the north, period of 10 seconds. Combined energy is 14 (weak). Offshore wind from the west at 16 mph in the morning, 19 mph in the afternoon. Clean, but still hopeless.
Saturday 5th September – The biggest day of the whole run, and it’s still only 2ft from the north, with a 7-second period. Combined energy hits 25 (weak). The afternoon has a light cross-off wind from the NW at 3 mph, so it’s glassy, but it’s a lake. Nothing to surf.
Sunday 6th September – 3ft to 3ft from the SSE, but with a terrible 4-second period. Combined energy is only 39 to 42 (weak). The wind is onshore and cross-shore, making it choppy. Not worth a paddle.
Monday 7th September – Back to 0.3ft from the north. Another flat day.
Tuesday 8th September – Absolutely flat. No swell at all.
Wednesday 9th September – 1.0ft to 2ft from the north, period of 8 seconds. Combined energy is 11 to 29 (weak). Offshore winds, so it’s clean, but the swell is tiny.
The rest of the window – From Thursday 10th September through to Thursday 17th September, it’s the same story. Tiny waves, poor conditions, and a combined energy that never gets above 17. There’s a few days with 1.0ft and 1ft, but with short periods and onshore or cross-shore winds, it’s not going to break cleanly. The wind picks up again on the 14th with a strong breeze from the WSW.
Look, I’ll be straight with you – there’s nothing here. No standout days, no magic windows. It’s a complete blank run. For a spot like Lowestedt, which is inconsistent at the best of times, this is pretty normal. The only thing you can do is keep an eye on the forecasts. It tends not to stay this poor for too long, but for now, the board stays in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | N 7 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 4 | N 6 | N 7 |
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1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 32 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:04AM2.26m | 2:11PM2.52m | 2:52AM2.21m | 3:10PM2.41m | 3:50AM2.17m | 4:24PM2.31m | 4:56AM2.16m | 5:55PM2.27m | 6:07AM2.21m | 7:37PM2.33m | 7:22AM2.30m | 8:42PM2.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM0.63m | 7:50AM0.90m | 8:34PM0.79m | 8:44AM0.99m | 9:30PM0.98m | 9:54AM1.07m | 10:37PM1.15m | 11:15AM1.08m | 11:53PM1.25m | 12:58PM0.97m | 1:38AM1.22m | 2:15PM0.73m | 2:38AM1.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | S 5 | SSW 5 | N 10 | S 6 | S 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | ESE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | N 6 | N 7 |
1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 6 | N 10 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | N 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | W 3 | W 3 | SW 3 | — | NW 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | — | S 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | WSW 2 | — | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 |
5 | 51 | 6 | 6 | 11 | — | 5 | 7 | 5 | — | 2 | 21 | 32 | 21 | 1 | — | 10 | 26 | 16 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 567 | 417 | 279 | 320 | 648 | 329 | 640 | 450 | 217 | 22 | 168 | 175 | 417 | 441 | 403 | 716 | 643 | 670 | 643 | 567 |
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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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