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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
5.4° C
(Which is 2.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Wells-next-the-sea over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wells-next-the-sea in the next 12 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 10th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 10th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 9th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wells-next-the-sea over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Thu night. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Fri night. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Thu night, min 0°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu night, light winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
ENE
2.2
NE
2.2
NNE
2.2
NE
1.6
NE
1.2
NE
0.9
NE
0.6
NE
0.3
NE
1.6
SSE
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.1
E
0.6
SSE
0.1
E
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)689109987756654798871010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23263481792841022595307022101213122
Wind
(km/h)
50
E
50
NNE
45
N
45
NNE
30
NE
15
ENE
15
SE
25
SSE
40
SSE
45
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSE
30
S
30
S
45
SW
40
SW
35
SW
10
S
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossonononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:55PM
4.76
10:40AM
4.03
10:42PM
4.43
11:31AM
3.79
11:35PM
4.09
12:29PM
3.61
12:38AM
3.81
1:34PM
3.52
1:51AM
3.65
2:40PM
3.54
3:00AM
3.66
3:38PM
3.66
4:00AM
3.77
4:29PM
3.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:44AM
0.64
4:44PM
1.45
5:26AM
0.96
5:28PM
1.67
6:12AM
1.28
6:19PM
1.85
7:06AM
1.54
7:25PM
1.95
8:16AM
1.70
8:50PM
1.93
9:35AM
1.70
10:10PM
1.77
10:40AM
1.57
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-8:07--8:06--8:04--8:04--8:03--8:03--8:02-
Sunset--4:00--4:00--4:02--4:04--4:06--4:07--4:08
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Rain (mm)
277431---12---31---142
Temp. °C43233332491010888967866
Feels °C (?)-6-8-9-7-5-2-2-7-71432312-4-2-233
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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 12 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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