Surf Forecasts:
Lowestoft surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, N swell with 58 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 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Lowestoft over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it's a grim stretch. We're looking at a solid 16-day window with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The first week is a total write-off, with nothing but tiny, weak junk. We're talkin' swell heights barely tickling 0.3ft to 0.7ft, and the combined energy is just pathetic, ranging from 3 to 7 (that's weak, by the way). The wind is often offshore, which would be a dream if there was any swell, but there isn't. It's a frustrating tease.
We do finally see a little bump on Saturday the 5th. Morning brings a 1.3ft swell from the north with a short 7-second period, and it's clean with a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still low at 16. The afternoon gets a tiny bit better, with a 2.0ft north swell, still short period, and clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, energy creeping up to 39. But come on, 2.0ft is barely a knee-high dribble for a beginner.
After that, it's more days of nothing. Seriously, from the 7th to the 11th, we're back to 0.3ft to 1.0ft junk. The one standout – if you can even call it that – is Saturday the 12th. The afternoon brings a 2.6ft swell from the north, with a 7-second period and a combined energy of 61. That's the most energy we see in the whole 16 days, but it's blown out by a cross-onshore wind from the northeast, making it choppy. Not great.
Then look at Sunday the 13th afternoon: glassy conditions, 1.6ft from the north, 7-second period, energy of 24. It's clean, but it's tiny. The water is about 67°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's the only notable thing.
After that, it's all over. The 18th sees a strong offshore breeze, but the swell is gone. Overall, there is no good surf on offer here. Lowestoft is a beginner spot, inconsistent, and it's pretty exposed, but not getting any love from the north swell direction it needs. For the whole 16 days, this is a total flat spell. It's one of those times where the forecast can change, but right now, leave the boards at home.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | WSW 4 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
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 kJ | 7 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 33 | 18 | 20 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 33 | 35 | 17 | 8 | 4 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:25AM2.43m | 9:32PM2.51m | 9:17AM2.57m | 10:16PM2.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:06PM0.51m | 3:23AM1.01m | 3:51PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | SE 4 | S 4 | S 6 | S 5 | NW 4 | SSW 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | S 6 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 44 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 33 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 33 | 35 | 17 | 48 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | N 6 | ESE 4 | S 4 | — | N 6 | N 7 | — | N 4 | — | — | N 7 | N 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | N 6 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | W 3 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | — | 1 | 15 | 20 | 27 | — | — | — | 19 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 28 | 127 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 551 | 459 | 640 | 450 | 352 | 162 | 39 | 175 | 425 | 296 | 353 | 567 | 281 | 667 | 643 | 648 | 648 | 526 | 181 | 397 | 191 |
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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).
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