
Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, N swell with 156 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Lowestoft. Honestly, it’s a pretty grim outlook. The first recommendation for any kind of surf doesn’t even show up until the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd, and even then, it’s not great. There’s a big gap of quiet conditions before that.
The overall pattern is one of small, weak, and mostly messy swell. The water temperature is notably warm, sitting at 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a solid 5°F above average. It’s a nice thing to have on a flat day, but it won’t help the waves.
Let’s start with the first real sniff of a wave. On Wednesday, July 22nd, the morning brings a small 2ft swell from the NNE, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 29. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW at 15 mph, which keeps the surface clean. It’s a beginner level wave, but it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be doing a lot of waiting. The afternoon picks up a bit to 3ft from the N, but the period is still short at 7 seconds. The energy bumps up to a moderate 106, but the wind swings to a moderate cross-shore at 15 mph, creating a cross-chop that makes it look pretty average.
Thursday, July 23rd, is more of the same. The morning has 3ft from the NNE, period of 7 seconds, energy at 82. The wind is cross from the N at 12 mph, so it’s bumpy. The waves are poor. The afternoon is a step down with 3ft and a cross-on wind, making it choppy and unappealing.
Friday, July 24th, is a write-off. The morning drops to 2ft with a cross wind, and the afternoon gets a gusty 22 mph from the SSE, turning the 3ft into a lumpy mess. The energy is a weak 33.
Saturday, July 25th, has no swell at all. Zero energy. The morning is clean, but it’s a complete flat spell. Sunday, July 26th, is also tiny, with a 0.7ft swell in the morning that has glassy conditions, but it’s not worth the effort.
The next few days are a series of tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. There’s a slight uptick on Saturday, August 1st, with a 4ft swell from the NE, period of 5 seconds, and energy hitting 100. The wind is a light cross-shore from the NNE at 6 mph, which is the best wind we’ll see. But with such a short period, it’s still a weak, sloppy wave. It’s a beginner option, but not a standout.
The best on offer in this whole 16-day window falls on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning and afternoon both have 5ft from the NE, with a period of 6 seconds. The energy is moderate at 128 and 133. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the N at 15 mph, creating a cross-chop. It’s not clean, but it’s the most size and energy of the period. For a more experienced surfer, it’s the only window that offers a bit of push, but it’s still messy. The break is inconsistent, so don’t expect a session full of waves.
After that, the forecast drops off again. Monday, August 3rd, has 4ft in the morning with a clean cross-off wind, but energy is low at 69. By Tuesday, August 4th, it’s back to 3ft with a light cross-on wind, and the rest of the week fades to tiny, weak swell.
Bottom line: don’t get your hopes up for this stretch. The surf is poor, inconsistent, and mostly small. The best chance for a paddle is Sunday, August 2nd, but even that is a far cry from good. It’s the kind of spell where you might be better off finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 4 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 3 | N 4 | N 10 | N 5 | NNE 6 |
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30 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 106 | 152 | 82 | 53 | 40 | 26 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:10PM2.43m | 4:24AM2.06m | 4:07PM2.31m | 5:20AM2.05m | 5:10PM2.21m | 6:17AM2.07m | 6:19PM2.13m | 7:15AM2.12m | 7:47PM2.09m | 8:07AM2.20m | 8:56PM2.11m | 8:50AM2.28m | 9:44PM2.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:51PM0.75m | 9:49AM1.19m | 10:43PM0.91m | 10:47AM1.23m | 11:40PM1.05m | 11:55AM1.24m | 1:07AM1.14m | 1:59PM1.15m | 2:20AM1.15m | 2:53PM1.01m | 3:05AM1.14m | 3:35PM0.88m | 3:41AM1.11m | ||||||||
4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | — | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | SSE 4 | S 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | N 4 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 |
— | — | 15 | 29 | — | 89 | — | 53 | 40 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 10 | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | — | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | N 5 | — | — | WNW 2 | N 3 | — | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 |
30 | 26 | 27 | — | 106 | 152 | 82 | — | — | — | 19 | 11 | 13 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 12 | 45 | 50 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 799 | 911 | 380 | 314 | 696 | 20 | 204 | 273 | 204 | 743 | 752 | 752 | 745 | 716 | 744 | 647 | 640 | 394 | 181 | 39 | 22 |
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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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