Walberswick Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.30° N 1.65° E

Walberswick Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Walberswick sea temperature is
20.1° C
2.9° 

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


Walberswick surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, N swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with N 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue morning, light winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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6
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4
0.2
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7
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Energy kJ
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106
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Wind (km/h)
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W
30
WNW
20
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20
W
15
SSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
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20
N
20
NNE
30
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20
NNW
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NNE
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NNW
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ESE
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High Tide
2:39PM2.25m
3:24AM1.93m
3:26PM2.09m
4:04AM1.83m
4:18PM1.94m
4:51AM1.74m
5:18PM1.82m
5:49AM1.70m
6:27PM1.74m
6:58AM1.71m
7:46PM1.74m
8:11AM1.80m
9:03PM1.80m
Low Tide
8:13AM0.58m
8:49PM0.35m
8:54AM0.67m
9:34PM0.59m
9:42AM0.78m
10:30PM0.79m
10:50AM0.88m
11:56PM0.92m
12:33PM0.91m
1:22AM0.92m
1:54PM0.82m
2:21AM0.85m
2:49PM0.67m
3:05AM0.75m
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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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