Surf Forecasts:
Sutton-on-Sea surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SE swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sutton-on-Sea this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sutton-on-Sea in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sutton-on-Sea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Sutton-on-Sea.
Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak picture for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a long dry spell of surf with nothing really worth paddling out for. The first week and a half is almost a write-off. From the 26th of July right through to the 5th of August, the energy is just pitiful – we’re talking waves barely breaking if at all, with combined energy values often in the single digits (2, 5, 6). It’s mostly onshore mess or very weak, poorly directed slop. You’d be better off staying in bed.
There’s a flicker of hope on the 6th of August, Thursday morning. That’s the first time we see a bit of oomph, with a north swell pushing 4ft. The combined energy hits 178, which is moderate, and with a light NNW breeze, it’ll be clean. But the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s a short-period wind swell – meaning it’ll be a bit crumbly and won’t have much push. It’s surfable, but just barely. The afternoon turns messy with a cross-shore.
The best of a bad bunch looks like Thursday morning, 7th of August. The swell holds around 3ft from the north, with a 9-second period, giving it a bit more shape. The combined energy is 142 – again, moderate. Winds are light and cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s not howling. It’s still a very average day, and for a beginner spot like this, it’s probably too weak to really get going.
Friday morning, 8th of August, sees a similar size of 2ft but with a clean, light offshore from the southwest. That’s about as good as the wind gets here. The swell is small and weak, but the surface will be silky. If you’re desperate, that’s your window. The afternoon goes glassy, but the swell drops even more.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit surprises. It’s a tough run for Sutton-on-Sea. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, but on this forecast, you’ll have the place to yourself for a reason.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | SSE 5 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 12 | SE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 61 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:59PM4.19m | 5:21AM4.34m | 5:47PM4.38m | 6:03AM4.62m | 6:29PM4.57m | 6:41AM4.90m | 7:06PM4.72m | 7:15AM5.14m | 7:41PM4.84m | 7:47AM5.32m | 8:14PM4.91m | 8:18AM5.43m | 8:47PM4.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:56AM1.76m | 11:21PM1.69m | 11:47AM1.47m | 00:03AM1.46m | 12:29PM1.16m | 00:40AM1.24m | 1:06PM0.86m | 1:15AM1.06m | 1:42PM0.61m | 1:48AM0.93m | 2:16PM0.44m | 2:21AM0.86m | 2:50PM0.34m | 2:55AM0.86m | |||||||
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 | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 4 | N 5 | N 8 | NNE 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | NNW 3 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 31 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | N 8 | — | N 12 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 15 | 14 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 5 | W 2 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 7 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 61 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 515 | 587 | 651 | 152 | 225 | 109 | 52 | 53 | 104 | 296 | 116 | 495 | 53 | 281 | 446 | 525 | 392 | 295 | 487 | 517 | 9 |
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