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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 18 Dec 2025 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
8.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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

The most powerful waves expected at Wells-next-the-sea in the next 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 24th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the E by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.9
SSE
0.1
N
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.6
SE
0.4
E
0.7
ENE
1
E
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.7
NE
0.9
ENE
1
NE
1.7
NE
1.5
NE
1.3
NE
0.9
NE
Period(s) (?)3423444334346666667666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)001000000031964342640676825518612054
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
45
S
30
SSW
35
SW
35
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
SSE
10
S
10
E
15
NNE
30
ENE
45
ENE
50
ENE
55
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glassoffcrossoncrosscrosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:32PM
4.39
5:50AM
4.43
6:07PM
4.53
6:26AM
4.50
6:41PM
4.64
7:01AM
4.51
7:14PM
4.72
7:36AM
4.46
7:48PM
4.76
8:12AM
4.36
8:23PM
4.75
8:51AM
4.24
9:00PM
4.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:46AM
1.05
12:05AM
1.01
12:21PM
0.96
12:41AM
0.85
12:55PM
0.91
1:16AM
0.75
1:28PM
0.90
1:53AM
0.70
2:02PM
0.93
2:31AM
0.69
2:35PM
1.02
3:09AM
0.72
3:11PM
1.15
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise8:04--8:06--8:06--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--
Sunset-3:40--3:40--3:41--3:41--3:41--3:41--3:42-
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-92------25213-------
Temp. °C11121189788891010887777665
Feels °C (?)723-112334444565421-4-6-8
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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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