Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, N swell with 297 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m scratching my head a bit. The forecast is looking pretty bleak for Lowestoft for the entire 16-day window. There’s no real swell to speak of, and every single surf window is flagged as poor conditions. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, unexciting days right through to the end of the month.
The only time we see a bit of energy is on the morning of Wednesday the 9th of September, when a small NNW swell pushes in at 4 ft, with a combined energy of 206 (moderate). But it’s coming with a short period of 8 seconds and a cross-off wind from the NW at 22 mph, which won’t do it any favours for quality. That same afternoon drops to 4 ft and 152 energy. It’s the best on offer, but that’s not saying much – it’s still a poor surf call.
After that, it’s downhill fast. From Thursday the 10th right through to Wednesday the 23rd of September, we’re looking at scraps of 0.3 ft to 3 ft, mostly with short periods and poor winds. There’s a brief moment on the afternoon of Friday the 18th of September where it goes glassy with a NNE breeze at 3 mph, but the swell is only 0.7 ft with a period of 9 seconds. That’s glassy, sure, but there’s nothing to ride.
The water temperature is sitting at 67°F, which is a massive 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real standout – the sea is unusually warm, almost like we’re in a different season. But it doesn’t make up for the lack of waves.
If you’re a beginner looking for a splash, the wind is offshore on a few mornings, like Sunday the 13th of September, but the swell is only 0.3 ft. It’s a flat day, plain and simple.
For the more experienced crew, there’s nothing here. The swell never gets above 4 ft, and that's only for a brief window. The rest is a desert.
So, to put it bluntly: don’t get your hopes up. The next 16 days are a write-off for decent surf at Lowestoft. The forecast can always change, but right now, it’s looking like a long stretch of time to keep the board in the garage.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | S 5 | N 6 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | S 3 | N 12 |
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 kJ | 1 | 0 | 1 | 206 | 152 | 32 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 3 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:42PM2.43m | 8:25AM2.43m | 9:32PM2.51m | 9:17AM2.57m | 10:16PM2.54m | 10:02AM2.68m | 10:55PM2.54m | 10:44AM2.75m | 11:32PM2.50m | 11:24AM2.75m | 00:08AM2.43m | 12:02PM2.71m | 00:41AM2.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:15PM0.73m | 2:38AM1.12m | 3:06PM0.51m | 3:23AM1.01m | 3:51PM0.34m | 4:04AM0.91m | 4:34PM0.26m | 4:43AM0.83m | 5:14PM0.26m | 5:20AM0.78m | 5:53PM0.34m | 5:56AM0.78m | 6:30PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | S 5 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 5 | SSE 4 | N 5 | S 5 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 32 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | NNE 7 | S 5 | — | — | N 6 | — | N 5 | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | W 2 | W 4 | NNW 8 | N 8 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 5 | WNW 2 | N 3 | — | — | SW 3 | S 5 | WNW 3 | N 3 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 |
| kJ | 17 | 1 | 12 | 206 | 152 | — | — | 7 | 28 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 17 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 8 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 288 | 643 | 642 | 298 | 162 | 22 | 354 | 181 | 376 | 298 | 228 | 292 | 288 | 526 | 320 | 450 | 195 | 292 | 471 | 403 | 384 |
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