Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as: - Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest - Good: generally good water quality - Sufficient: meets minimum standards - Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
7 Day Weather Forecast
Today Expect a temp in the range 2.6℃ to 5.1℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (SSW)
Thursday, Feb 09 Expect a temp in the range 0.3℃ to 0.8℃ with wind speed 5.7 m/sec (SW)
Friday, Feb 10 Expect a temp in the range 0.1℃ to 1.3℃ with wind speed 4.1 m/sec (W)
Saturday, Feb 11 Expect a temp in the range 4.4℃ to 5.3℃ with wind speed 5.5 m/sec (WSW)
Sunday, Feb 12 Expect a temp in the range 4.7℃ to 6.8℃ with wind speed 2.5 m/sec (WSW)
Monday, Feb 13 Expect a temp in the range 2.5℃ to 4.4℃ with wind speed 1.9 m/sec (SSW)
Tuesday, Feb 14 Expect a temp in the range -0.5℃ to 1.3℃ with wind speed 2.6 m/sec (SSW)
Lowestoft weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Lowestoft South Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Lowestoft South Beach is at LOWESTOFT 0.68 km (0.42 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height.
Wed 08 Feb Low Tide at 05:12 (Height 0.59m) High Tide at 11:17 (Height 2.28m) Low Tide at 16:57 (Height 0.88m) High Tide at 23:16 (Height 2.54m)
Thu 09 Feb Low Tide at 05:44 (Height 0.59m) High Tide at 11:48 (Height 2.25m) Low Tide at 17:30 (Height 0.88m) High Tide at 23:50 (Height 2.53m)
Fri 10 Feb Low Tide at 06:16 (Height 0.62m) High Tide at 12:20 (Height 2.22m) Low Tide at 18:04 (Height 0.92m)
Sat 11 Feb High Tide at 00:24 (Height 2.49m) Low Tide at 06:50 (Height 0.67m) High Tide at 12:55 (Height 2.18m) Low Tide at 18:41 (Height 0.97m)
Sun 12 Feb High Tide at 01:01 (Height 2.44m) Low Tide at 07:25 (Height 0.73m) High Tide at 13:34 (Height 2.15m) Low Tide at 19:22 (Height 1.04m)
Mon 13 Feb High Tide at 01:42 (Height 2.38m) Low Tide at 08:08 (Height 0.81m) High Tide at 14:21 (Height 2.10m) Low Tide at 20:11 (Height 1.11m)
Tue 14 Feb High Tide at 02:32 (Height 2.31m) Low Tide at 09:01 (Height 0.92m) High Tide at 15:26 (Height 2.06m) Low Tide at 21:13 (Height 1.17m)
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, accommodation, places to eat and upcoming events.
Beach: Kessingland Beach View: A restaurant with a waterfront view over Kessingland’s coastline, one of Suffolk’s best rural beaches. What’s on the menu?: Modern British & European cuisine. Don’t miss their paella nights on a Thursday or their Sunday roasts. Read more…
Beach: Southwold Beach View: Enjoy the fabulous restored pier at Southwold which stretches into the sea and gives fabulous views back over the town and out into the North Sea. What’s on the menu?: Breakfasts, snack, drinks, cake and ice-creams, to eat in or take away. Read more…
Beach: Southwold Beach View: Located on Southwold seafront at the steps of the Lord Nelson pub, enjoy the sunshine at one of the outside sheltered tables gazing at the stunning views. What’s on the menu?: Open during the summer months, this sassy beach café serves the best Italian coffee, paninis/snacks, fab ice-creams. Read more…
Beach: Dunwich Beach View: This is a beach hut directly on the sands. What’s on the menu?: Truly great fish and chips, to eat in their retro feel, diner-style restaurant or to take away. Read more…
The beach to the North of Claremont Pier is a sandy beach with zones in place for watersports. Facilities include beach chalet hire, summer lifeguards, toilets, shops, food, parking Read more…
At Pakefield the wooden groynes stop and the beach has more shingle/pebbles than the pure sand of Lowestoft. Cliffs and beach attract fossil hunters. A Waveney District Council/KiteboardingUK.com approved Kite Zone that starts at the last wooden groyne at Lowestoft and goes onto to Kessingland beach. Facilities include car park and small selection of shops in the village. Read more…
Gunton Denes beach is a sandy beach backed by sand dunes and is good for bird watching within the dunes. Facilities: parking, toilets, campsite. Read more…
Kessingland beach is less popular and more barren than the nearby Suffolk beaches at Lowestoft and therefore is less popular with families but attracts sports like kitesurfing, buggying and landboarding. A WD Council and Kiteboarding UK’s approved teaching/ kite zone with strict rules, the buggy area is located a short distance away from the kite zone. Facilities at the beach Read more…
Lowestoft is a popular kitesurfing spot on the East coast but is only permitted from September to May. The restrictions are due to the popularity of the Lowestoft beaches for tourists in the summer that make it impossible to launch safely. To kiteboard on Lowestoft main beach you must consult the Beach Warden/Life Guard. Lowestoft has a wooden groyne sea Read more…
Claremont Pier was constructed in 1902/03 and used originally as a mooring for Belle steamers. The pier was designed by D. Fox at 182 m in length and 11 m in width. In 1912, it was extended to a length of 230 m. A storm in 1962 washed a section of it away, reducing its length to 218 meters. Read more…
Lowestoft first had a rowing lifeboat in 1801, a sailing iifeboat in 1807 and the Lowestoft lifeboat station established in 1855. The station now operates an all weather boat. Station open daily and shop open daily Easter to December. Read more…
Trinity House responded to petitions regarding the dangerous sandbanks and shoals around the East coast by constructing Lowestoft lighthouse. Read more…