Wells-next-the-sea surfForecast / East Anglia / UK

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Wells-next-the-sea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wells-next-the-sea sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wells-next-the-sea this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Wells-next-the-sea in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, strong winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.4
E
4
0.3
ENE
4
0.5
NE
3
1
NE
4
1.5
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1
NE
5
1.3
NNE
6
1.3
N
6
1.3
N
9
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
15
8
7
6
4
2
4
40
154
104
57
109
108
262
66
54
20
10
15
13
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
20
E
15
SSE
5
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NE
15
N
35
N
40
NNW
25
NW
30
W
30
WSW
30
W
35
W
25
W
30
NW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
10:19AM4.20m
10:47PM3.84m
11:00AM3.97m
11:36PM3.53m
11:53AM3.76m
00:52AM3.32m
1:09PM3.64m
2:30AM3.35m
2:36PM3.70m
3:45AM3.63m
3:44PM3.96m
4:39AM4.02m
4:39PM4.31m
Low Tide
4:54PM1.23m
5:03AM1.59m
5:44PM1.46m
5:52AM1.83m
6:47PM1.61m
6:59AM2.02m
8:06PM1.60m
8:26AM2.06m
9:25PM1.41m
9:50AM1.89m
10:29PM1.08m
10:55AM1.57m
11:22PM0.72m
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5:13
5:11
5:09
5:07
5:05
5:03
5:01
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8:34
8:35
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:42
8:44
2
3
Temp °C
10
11
10
13
14
12
12
12
10
8
8
8
8
8
8
9
13
11
10
10
9
7
6
7
8
10
8
9
8
5
1
2
-1
-1
-2
0
1
6
5
3
4
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
N
9
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
1
N
9
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
9
Energy kJ
12
14
5
2
6
2
1
2
155
66
54
20
10
15
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
9
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
14
8
7
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
5
0.4
SE
3
0.3
ENE
4
0.4
E
4
0.3
ENE
4
0.5
NE
3
1
NE
4
1.5
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1
NE
5
1.3
NNE
6
1.3
N
6
1.3
N
9
0.6
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
W
3
0.6
WSW
3
Energy kJ
15
2
3
4
2
4
40
154
104
57
109
108
262
8
3
4
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
597
257
361
99
498
439
478
508
508
312
270
43
625
631
47
43
136
155
1112
580
580
Best forecast wave conditions in East Anglia
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
5
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Information about the Wells-next-the-sea Surf forecast

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

Wells-next-the-sea is 15 km (9 miles) from Fakenham. If you plan a holiday in East Anglia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fakenham. Fakenham has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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