Sutton-on-Sea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Sutton-on-Sea over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you, it’s a pretty quiet spell. The swell energy is mostly weak, with combined energy values barely cracking 67 (moderate at best) and plenty of days down near single digits. The water temperature is sitting at 67.5°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you won’t need a thick suit, that’s for sure.

The first real chance for a paddle comes Monday the 3rd of August, but don’t get your hopes up. The morning has a weak 2.3ft swell from the east with a period of just 4 seconds – that’s short-period, choppy slop, and with an onshore breeze, it’s poor. The afternoon is similar, 2.6ft from the east-northeast, but still poor. Tuesday the 4th is a little cleaner with a cross-off breeze, but the swell is tiny – 2ft to 2.6ft – and the period is still short. It’s just not doing anything.

Wednesday the 5th has a strong offshore wind, which cleans things right up, but the swell has completely dropped out – only 0.7ft to 1ft. That’s a flat spell. Thursday the 6th through to Sunday the 9th is a real struggle: the swell energy is in the single digits, with a few glassy mornings but zero push. There’s a gap from Wednesday morning all the way through to Monday the 10th afternoon where there’s barely anything to ride.

Monday the 10th afternoon sees a weak 2ft pulse from the north with a 6-second period, but it’s onshore and messy. Tuesday the 11th is cleaner again with a cross-off breeze and a 1.6ft to 2ft swell, but it’s small and weak. The standout, if you can call it that, is Wednesday the 12th morning – a 2.3ft swell from the northeast with a 7-second period and a cross-shore breeze, combined energy of 54. It’s not pumping, but it’s the most consistent-looking bump in a flat run. It’s a beginner-friendly height, though.

After that, it’s back to tiny stuff. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are below 1.6ft. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th have some offshore wind, but the swell is almost non-existent – 0.3ft to 1ft. The last real hope is Monday the 17th morning: a 2.3ft swell from the north with a 5-second period, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. Combined energy of 27 – still weak, but you could get a few knee-high runners if you’re keen.

Honestly, this is a lean stretch. The best bet is Wednesday the 12th morning, or maybe Monday the 17th morning if you’re patient. Crowds are possible at Sutton-on-Sea, but with surf this small, it’ll be quiet. The setup is a beach, and with the swell so weak and periods so short, it’s really just for beginners or longboarders. There’s nothing here for experts. Hang in there – forecasts can change, but right now it’s a waiting game.

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