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Lowestoft surfForecast / East Anglia / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 18 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Lowestoft surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lowestoft sea temperature is
11.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lowestoft this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lowestoft in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lowestoft over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 8 | S 4 | N 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | S 4 | S 3 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | N 7 | ENE 4 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | |
11 | 6 | 5 | 78 | 170 | 51 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 11:15AM2.45m | 11:41PM2.55m | 11:57AM2.45m | 00:32AM2.49m | 12:40PM2.43m | 1:26AM2.39m | 1:25PM2.40m | 2:27AM2.28m | 2:14PM2.35m | 3:43AM2.19m | 3:11PM2.31m | 5:11AM2.17m | 4:16PM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM0.45m | 5:49AM0.59m | 6:13PM0.41m | 6:35AM0.75m | 7:05PM0.42m | 7:22AM0.93m | 8:00PM0.46m | 8:13AM1.10m | 9:00PM0.52m | 9:11AM1.24m | 10:05PM0.56m | 10:14AM1.31m | 11:15PM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:54 | — |
1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | S 5 | S 5 | N 7 | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | ESE 3 | ENE 4 | N 7 | — | — | — | — |
 kJ | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 12 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 3 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 16 | 78 | 170 | 51 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 424 | 320 | 350 | 690 | 497 | 320 | 567 | 380 | 281 | 228 | 403 | 323 | 323 | 323 | 281 | 281 | 281 | 292 | 380 | 403 | 405 |
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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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