Walcott Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.80° N 1.58° E

Walcott Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Walcott sea temperature is
15.4°C
1.5° 

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


Walcott surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 2,490 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Walcott this week:

The surf forecast for Walcott over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Walcott in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 21st Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 21st Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 24th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly gales.

Tuesday
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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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E
7
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NNE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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377
173
32
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28
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1631
898
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418
588
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356
231
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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20
SW
35
S
35
SSW
45
WSW
25
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40
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55
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WNW
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High Tide
4:16PM2.29m
4:11AM2.60m
5:15PM2.50m
5:04AM2.81m
5:55PM2.75m
5:45AM3.05m
6:29PM3.01m
6:22AM3.29m
7:00PM3.24m
6:58AM3.51m
7:31PM3.44m
7:34AM3.68m
8:03PM3.56m
Low Tide
9:24AM1.23m
9:43PM1.53m
10:55AM1.04m
11:11PM1.38m
11:53AM0.76m
00:07AM1.14m
12:35PM0.47m
00:50AM0.89m
1:13PM0.23m
1:29AM0.65m
1:51PM0.04m
2:06AM0.44m
2:28PM-0.05m
2:44AM0.27m
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Information about the Walcott Surf forecast

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

Walcott is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Broadland. If you plan a holiday in East Anglia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Broadland. Broadland has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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