Surf Forecasts:
Sutton-on-Sea surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sutton-on-Sea this week:
The surf forecast for Sutton-on-Sea over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sutton-on-Sea in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sutton-on-Sea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down for Sutton-on-Sea. I’m Rusty, and I’ve got to be straight with you. Over the next 16 days, the ocean is flat-lining. There’s hardly a wave worth getting wet for.
We start off Sunday morning, August 23rd. A tiny 3ft NNE swell with an 8-second period. The combined energy is only 87, which is weak. The wind is light out of the ESE at 3 mph, glassy, so the surface will be clean. But that swell is barely going to break. Sutton-on-Sea is a beginner spot, and it’s inconsistent. You might catch a knee-high wave, but it’s not going to be a session you remember. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
But after that morning, it’s a long, dry run. From Sunday afternoon all the way through the end of the outlook, every single session is poor. Winds turn onshore, cross-shore, or just blow too hard. Tuesday the 25th sees a bit more size at 4ft, but it’s a sloppy 5-second wind swell with a fresh east breeze at 19 mph – total chop. Wednesday the 26th morning is the next best look: a clean offshore wind from the west at 6 mph, with a 3ft ENE swell. But even then, combined energy is only 108 – still weak – and the short 7-second period means no power. That’s the highlight, and it’s a low bar.
After that, it’s all tiny 1ft or less waves, strong winds, and poor conditions. By September 6th and 7th, the swell is barely a ripple. Honestly, if you’re looking for a thrill, the wind setup here is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For a traditional surf, there’s nothing to recommend.
So, plain and simple: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. This area can go quiet like this – it’s not abnormal. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board on the rack.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 87 | 67 | 47 | 29 | 15 | 22 | 57 | 51 | 82 | 93 | 72 | 47 | 29 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:40PM3.76m | 4:09AM3.89m | 4:45PM3.98m | 5:03AM4.24m | 5:34PM4.27m | 5:44AM4.63m | 6:13PM4.57m | 6:19AM5.00m | 6:47PM4.84m | 6:51AM5.31m | 7:19PM5.07m | 7:22AM5.55m | 7:50PM5.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03AM2.18m | 9:56PM2.18m | 10:39AM1.91m | 11:02PM1.89m | 11:32AM1.51m | 11:45PM1.56m | 12:11PM1.09m | 00:20AM1.25m | 12:46PM0.69m | 00:54AM0.97m | 1:19PM0.36m | 1:26AM0.75m | 1:51PM0.13m | 1:58AM0.60m | |||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | NNE 5 | — | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 87 | 67 | 47 | 29 | 15 | 17 | — | — | — | 93 | — | 2 | — | 12 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | NNE 5 | — | — | N 8 | NNE 7 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 2 | SE 3 | SSW 2 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 22 | 57 | 51 | 82 | — | 72 | 47 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 294 | 75 | 459 | 298 | 459 | 463 | 459 | 477 | 0 | 116 | 147 | 440 | 160 | 75 | 139 | 185 | 152 | 152 | 225 | 580 |
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