Is Cromer good for surfing?

Cromer is a great surfing spot, says Ben, because it’s north facing and has sandbanks near the pier, creating good waves. “This part of the coast picks up the most amount of ‘swirl’ in Norfolk,” he says.

What are the waves like at Cromer?

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cromer this week:

Where can I surf in Cromer?

Cromer is an inconsistent beach break on the North Norfolk Coast. Mostly the surf breaks on the left and/or right side of the pier. The spot works best on a mid to high tide on the push. Generally a northerly or a north westerly swell will produce waves.

How do I check my surf conditions?

Key factors of reading surf forecasts are:

1. Swell size. The size of the wave, or swell height, is a measure in feet or meters.
2. Swell period. The swell period is measured in seconds.
3. Swell direction. Swell direction tells you where the swell is coming from in degrees/bearing.
4. Wind direction.
5. Wind strength/speed.
6. Tide.

Is Norfolk good for surfing?

Deep swells, good waves and ice-cold seas are fast making north Norfolk a mecca for the die-hard surfer. When we think of surfing in England, most people think of the sandy shores to be found in Cornwall.

Can you surf in Suffolk?

Surfing. You might not automatically associate Suffolk with great surf, but if you’re keen to ride a wave here, don’t be deterred! The relatively shallow sea floors make it a great place for beginners and particularly for body boarding. Check out Southwold Surf School for lessons and surf hire!

Where can I surf in Norfolk?

Norfolk surfing beaches

• Trimingham.
• Sheringham.
• Sea Palling.
• Overstrand.
• West Runton.
• Cromer.
• Gorleston Beach.
• Mundesley.

Can you surf in Norfolk?

People have been surfing in Norfolk since the ’70s and some even before then. Favourite surf breaks along the coast include Cromer and East Runton, but there are many other more secluded and secret spots to choose from.

Is surf better at low tide?

The best tide for surfing in most cases is low, to an incoming medium tide. Keep in mind low-tide on shallow surf breaks jack the waves up higher, leaving less room between the water’s surface and ocean bottom. Always know the area you’re surfing and avoid shallow reef and rock obstacles if possible.

What does Lola mean in surfing?

So, you want to track swell like a forecaster? Then it’s high-time you get to know LOLA, Surfline’s proprietary buoy reporting system. NDBC collects offshore swell data and displays the dominant swell height and period. This is great for mariners, but surfers may need a bit more detail.

Can you surf on Norfolk coast?

Can you surf at Great Yarmouth?

Great Yarmouth Surf Guide Great Yarmouth in East Anglia is a fairly exposed beach break that has unreliable waves. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the west. Usually gets local windswells, but groundswells do happen and the best wave direction is from the north.

What kind of surf is at Cromer East Anglia?

Cromer in East Anglia is a quite exposed beach/pier break that has pretty consitent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the south. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the north. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights.

What’s the best time of year to surf Cromer?

Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here. The best conditions reported for surf at Cromer occur when a North swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South. What’s the best time of year to surf Cromer (for consistent clean waves)?

When was the last Cromer Surf Report run?

Last Model Run: 19 Jul 01:00AM Local time (BST) 19 Jul 12:00AM GMT Data Status: Incomplete. Run Age 16hrs

What’s the water temperature at Cromer in the spring?

The water temperature (15.7 °C) at Cromer is quite cool. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a good sealed spring wetsuit. Some surfers would prefer to wear gloves and boots too. Effective windchill factor of (14.0 °C) will make the air and water feel about the same temperature.