Sutton-on-Sea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve had a good look at the charts for our little stretch of coast, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a long, quiet spell, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.

The water’s sitting at 65°F right now, which is a solid 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s not something you see every day, so at least the paddle out won’t be a shock to the system.

The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until we’re into the second week. We’ve got a gap of nearly two weeks of flat, poor conditions to get through first. The swell is tiny, with the combined energy barely registering (1-19 for most of the early days). It’s mostly clean, with some offshore breezes, but there’s simply no wave energy to work with.

Things finally start to stir around Wednesday, September 16th, but it’s not pretty. The swell bumps up to about 3ft to 4ft from the N, but it’s short period at 6-8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-onshore mess from the SSE, making it choppy. The energy is moderate (83-177), but the quality is just poor. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The closest we get to a bit of a pulse is on Thursday, September 17th. The morning brings a 3ft swell from the NNE with a 10-second period and a cross-offshore SW wind, leaving it clean. The combined energy is moderate (209). It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the best window in the whole 16 days. The afternoon cleans up further with a 3ft swell from the NNE and a stiff offshore W wind, but the energy drops back.

Then there’s a late mention on Wednesday, September 23rd. The afternoon shows a 5ft swell from the ENE with a 7-second period and a light offshore wind from the W. The energy is moderate (229). The forecast calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so I’d keep expectations low.

Sutton-on-Sea is the only break on the cards here. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s inconsistent and rarely offers much. Over the whole 16 days, there’s nothing that stands out as a true winner. The best bet is the clean conditions on Thursday the 17th, but it’s still a small, marginal day. For the rest of it, you’re better off waiting for the next system to roll in. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

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