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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 20 Mar 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
8.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s 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 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 27th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 27th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 26th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the W by Wed morning).

Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
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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 (?)
0.4
ENE
0.3
E
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
E
0.8
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
1.2
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
NW
1.6
NNW
2
N
2.2
N
2
N
1.5
N
Period(s) (?)44101818174-558812455611111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)53266610309104125812712017390111791122617
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
10
SE
5
E
15
ENE
10
SE
10
S
5
NNW
20
N
15
N
5
WNW
30
SW
40
SW
40
WSW
30
W
50
W
45
WNW
35
NW
40
NW
40
NNW
30
NW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
ononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:26PM
5.57
7:53AM
5.24
8:04PM
5.58
8:29AM
5.16
8:43PM
5.42
9:07AM
4.94
9:26PM
5.09
9:49AM
4.60
10:15PM
4.63
10:37AM
4.19
11:15PM
4.11
11:42AM
3.81
12:42AM
3.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:07AM
-0.22
2:17PM
0.29
2:42AM
-0.08
2:52PM
0.35
3:19AM
0.22
3:29PM
0.52
3:58AM
0.64
4:11PM
0.81
4:43AM
1.13
5:03PM
1.17
5:42AM
1.62
6:21PM
1.51
7:19AM
1.97
Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise--5:58--5:54--5:52--5:50--5:48--5:46--5:43
Sunset6:07--6:09--6:12--6:14--6:15--6:16--6:19--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C97787101111699121276755554
Feels °C (?)5333389836434-1-5-4-4-6-6-4-2
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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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