
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 550 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for East Runton this week:
The surf forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at East Runton in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for East Runton. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run. We’re looking at a long, dry spell before we see anything with a pulse.
We start off now, into the first week of September, and it’s pretty grim. For the first week and a half, we’ve got nothing but flat, weak, and messy conditions. The first few days, Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, you’re looking at tiny 0.7ft to 0.3ft slop from the north with a short period of 6 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is a paltry 1 to 3 – that’s barely a ripple. Winds are mostly cross-off or offshore, so it’ll be clean, but there’s simply nothing to ride.
We get a little spike on Wednesday the 9th when a NNW swell pushes up to 8ft, but the wind switches to a strong cross-shore, then cross-on, and the period is a short 7 seconds. It’s gonna be a mess – all chop and no shape. Definitely one for the kite surfers, not for paddling. After that, it drops back to tiny dribble with moderate cross-off breezes right through to the 14th. There’s a glassy moment on the afternoon of the 13th, but the swell is a miserable 1ft from NNW and only 4 seconds. It’s a long wait. A ten-day wait.
Now, let’s talk about the water temp. It’s about average for this time of year, hovering around the seasonal norm, so the wetsuit you’ve got on is probably the right one.
The first real flicker of hope pops up on Friday the 18th. We see a nice NNW pulse building to 6ft with a 9-second period in the morning. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 844. The wind is a clean cross-off from the west at a stiff 22 mph, so it’ll be clean. This is the best wave of the entire forecast. It’s a solid peak, a little on the strong side, but definitely rideable for intermediate surfers. Things back off a bit into the afternoon, but that morning session on the 18th is the standout.
Then there’s another gap until Monday the 21st. We get another good pulse that morning, a 7ft NNW swell with a 10-second period and combined energy of 748. But here’s the rub – the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the WNW at 22 mph, which will make for lumpy, cross-chop conditions. It’s gonna be a challenge to get a clean face. The afternoon on the 21st actually cleans up a little, with cross-off winds and a 6ft swell, giving us a score of 2 out of 10. It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate, it might be your only other chance.
So, to sum it up: the main event is the morning of Friday, September 18th. That 6ft NNW swell with clean cross-off winds at East Runton is your best bet. The Monday the 21st has a bigger swell, but the onshore gunk might spoil it. Otherwise, expect a lot of flat and wobbly water.
Stay patient. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | N 14 |
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3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 550 | 232 | 59 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 4:10PM3.17m | 4:31AM3.38m | 5:19PM3.41m | 5:30AM3.74m | 6:12PM3.67m | 6:18AM4.09m | 6:56PM3.89m | 7:00AM4.35m | 7:35PM4.04m | 7:40AM4.50m | 8:12PM4.11m | 8:18AM4.52m | 8:46PM4.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10AM1.13m | 10:50PM1.29m | 11:29AM0.77m | 11:53PM1.04m | 12:26PM0.38m | 00:42AM0.79m | 1:11PM0.07m | 1:23AM0.59m | 1:51PM-0.12m | 2:00AM0.44m | 2:27PM-0.16m | 2:34AM0.37m | 3:01PM-0.07m | 3:07AM0.37m | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | W 3 | N 7 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | N 5 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 59 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 8 | N 6 | — | N 5 | N 6 | S 5 | — | — | N 14 |
1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | WSW 2 | — | SW 2 | WSW 4 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | WSW 4 | NW 3 | — | SSE 3 |
2 | 1 | 3 | 35 | 7 | 73 | 550 | 232 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 21 | — | 1 | — | — | 11 | 6 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 230 | 307 | 399 | 661 | 462 | 311 | 216 | 27 | 555 | 560 | 516 | 389 | 365 | 300 | 507 | 564 | 488 | 560 | 407 | 473 |
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Information about the East Runton Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for East Runton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at East Runton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our East Runton 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 (East Runton) 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 East Runton 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.
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