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
9.6° C
(Which is 1.7°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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 21st Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue morning).

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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 (?)
0.1
N
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WNW
0.6
NW
0.8
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.8
N
0.7
NNE
0.8
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.5
NNE
0.6
N
0.8
N
1
N
0.9
NNE
0.6
NNE
Period(s) (?)533345564446654474569
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)100282918182217209081311683920456859
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
15
SW
25
WSW
25
W
20
WNW
20
NNW
20
NNE
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NNE
25
ENE
35
ENE
25
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
20
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:23PM
5.42
7:51AM
5.30
8:03PM
5.58
8:28AM
5.33
8:44PM
5.55
9:06AM
5.22
9:27PM
5.34
9:47AM
4.98
10:14PM
4.95
10:31AM
4.65
11:07PM
4.45
11:23AM
4.27
12:13AM
3.94
12:30PM
3.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:03AM
-0.16
2:18PM
0.25
2:41AM
-0.13
2:56PM
0.17
3:20AM
0.07
3:35PM
0.22
4:01AM
0.41
4:18PM
0.41
4:45AM
0.85
5:07PM
0.71
5:35AM
1.33
6:09PM
1.06
6:39AM
1.76
Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise--5:52--5:50--5:48--5:46--5:43--5:41--5:39
Sunset7:58--8:00--8:01--8:04--8:06--8:07--8:08--
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-------------------
Temp. °C1613121297877788876787777
Feels °C (?)1196632342411222243222
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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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