Walberswick Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.30° N 1.65° E

Walberswick Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Walberswick sea temperature is
20.2° C
3.0° 

Walberswick surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Walberswick surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Walberswick this week:

The surf forecast for Walberswick over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Walberswick in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Walberswick over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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230
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Wind (km/h)
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N
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NNE
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ESE
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ENE
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SSW
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SW
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SSE
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WSW
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WNW
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High Tide
5:49AM1.70m
6:27PM1.74m
6:58AM1.71m
7:46PM1.74m
8:11AM1.80m
9:03PM1.80m
9:11AM1.94m
10:02PM1.90m
9:57AM2.09m
10:47PM2.00m
10:35AM2.23m
11:26PM2.09m
11:09AM2.33m
00:02AM2.15m
Low Tide
12:33PM0.91m
1:22AM0.92m
1:54PM0.82m
2:21AM0.85m
2:49PM0.67m
3:05AM0.75m
3:33PM0.50m
3:42AM0.65m
4:10PM0.32m
4:16AM0.56m
4:45PM0.15m
4:50AM0.48m
5:18PM0.02m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Walberswick Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Walberswick provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Walberswick can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Walberswick 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 (Walberswick) 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 Walberswick 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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