Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NE swell with 53 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM. 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. This stretch of coast is going through a proper flat spell. For the next week and a half, it’s a battle to find anything worth paddling out for. Most days are delivering tiny, weak waves that just won’t get you excited. The energy is barely registering. This is one of those periods where you’re better off checking the forecast again later.
First bit of real hope doesn’t come around until Wednesday, July 16th up at Lowestoft. The sea finally starts to show a pulse with a 3.3ft swell sliding in from the East, period around 5 seconds. The combined wave energy is still only moderate, at (51), so it’s small and a bit weak, but the wind looks promising with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNW at 15 mph. That Northwestern wind should keep the faces tidy. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no nasty surprises there. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the crowd situation could be a factor—you won't be alone. Still, after this long dry run, it’s the standout of the whole outlook.
If you miss that, the Thursday, July 17th morning is a similar story, but the swell drops off quick to 2.0ft. The wind stays cross-off and the wave energy is back down to (20). It’s a last-gasp chance before the sea gives up again. The late part of the forecast into the third week sees the swell window close right up again with barely a ripple. The best advice? Be patient, and keep an eye on things changing. Sometimes these blank runs are just the sea taking a breather.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
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 kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 53 | 20 | 24 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:01PM2.43m | 3:14AM2.10m | 2:46PM2.38m | 4:12AM2.09m | 3:44PM2.33m | 5:12AM2.09m | 4:54PM2.29m | 6:10AM2.11m | 6:03PM2.28m | 7:08AM2.16m | 7:15PM2.29m | 8:05AM2.24m | 8:33PM2.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52AM1.08m | 8:51PM0.64m | 8:43AM1.13m | 9:42PM0.67m | 9:43AM1.18m | 10:38PM0.72m | 10:46AM1.19m | 11:34PM0.77m | 11:49AM1.16m | 00:34AM0.82m | 12:56PM1.08m | 1:41AM0.85m | 2:17PM0.93m | 2:52AM0.84m | |||||||
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 | 4:37 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | S 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | N 7 | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | S 6 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 9 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | SE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 53 | 20 | 24 | 53 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 561 | 456 | 558 | 563 | 567 | 470 | 454 | 191 | 181 | 462 | 381 | 287 | 421 | 434 | 410 | 410 | 350 | 339 | 648 | 520 | 510 |
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