Lowestoft Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a grim picture for anyone wanting to get wet. The whole 16-day stretch is a struggle, with barely a bump on offer. We're looking at a long, flat spell with no real surf to speak of. The first proper suggestion doesn't pop up until Thursday the 17th of September, and even then, it's a stretch.

Let's start with that first window. Thursday the 17th morning at Lowestoft, we've got a tiny 2ft swell rolling in from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is only 32, so we're talking weak, weak stuff. The wind is a cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean, but the waves themselves are going to be small and weak. Not exactly a standout. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

That afternoon, the wind swings offshore, but the swell drops even more to 1ft, and the period stays short. Still, clean conditions on tiny waves.

Friday the 18th is more of the same – 1ft from the north, but the period drops to a miserable 6 seconds, making for very weak, crumbly waves. The offshore wind will keep it clean, but it's a real knee-high day for the patient beginner.

Then it all falls apart again until Tuesday the 22nd of September. That morning, we get the best of a bad bunch. A 2ft north swell with a 7-second period, and a combined energy of 39. It's still weak, but it's the biggest all period. The wind is offshore, so it'll be clean. This is the one session I'd point you towards if you're desperate for a paddle. It's still only for beginners, but it's the cleanest and most consistent the run gets.

After that, it's back to near-flatness. The 25th of September Friday afternoon has a 1ft north swell with a moderate offshore wind, and the 26th of September Saturday morning has 2ft, but the energy never gets above 21. Everything after that is just tiny, weak leftovers with strong winds.

So, the headline? Tuesday the 22nd of September morning at Lowestoft is the only real shout. 2ft, clean, offshore wind. It's not much, but it's the most we've got. For the rest of the time, you're better off checking the wind for a kite session than bothering with a surfboard. It's a proper flat spell, and for this area, that's just how it goes sometimes.

Stay patient.
- Rusty

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