Walcott Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.80° N 1.58° E

Walcott Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Walcott sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.8° 

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


Walcott surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with 395 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NNW 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Walcott in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 21st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 21st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 24th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Direction
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0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.5
NW
5
1.7
NW
6
1.3
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.7
N
7
0.7
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7
0.6
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7
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8
0.3
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8
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NNW
7
1.6
N
8
1.3
N
8
1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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12
0
154
72
70
39
51
51
39
32
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10
395
323
213
137
85
40
15
Wind (km/h)
40
SW
35
WSW
25
WSW
35
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
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NW
10
E
15
S
20
SSW
20
WNW
20
N
10
NNE
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ENE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
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High Tide
1:13PM2.45m
1:45AM2.38m
3:07PM2.29m
3:41AM2.38m
4:43PM2.34m
4:57AM2.57m
5:43PM2.52m
5:47AM2.83m
6:27PM2.73m
6:25AM3.10m
7:02PM2.96m
6:59AM3.35m
7:33PM3.17m
Low Tide
7:32PM1.38m
8:13AM1.33m
8:52PM1.52m
10:13AM1.35m
10:52PM1.48m
11:51AM1.12m
00:04AM1.27m
12:40PM0.80m
00:48AM1.04m
1:18PM0.49m
1:25AM0.81m
1:51PM0.22m
2:00AM0.61m
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Feels °C
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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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