
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for East Runton.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a tough watch for us. The whole 16-day run is a bit of a struggle, with no real standouts to get excited about. We're looking at a pretty barren spell, especially through the middle of the period. Most days are showing tiny, weak swell with poor conditions, so keep those expectations low.
The water is sitting at about 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's one small comfort if you're keen for a paddle regardless.
We kick off Sunday the 13th with next to nothing – a tiny 0.7 ft north windswell with a short 5-second period. The energy is basically non-existent (2), and with a light onshore breeze, it's not worth a second look. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are much the same story: ankle-snappers at best, with clean conditions but no power behind them.
Wednesday the 16th sees a little bump, with a 4 ft northwest swell showing up in the morning, but it's still a weak 5-second period and the energy is only 79. It's also a cross-shore wind, so it's going to be lumpy. The rest of that week into the weekend is a mix of tiny swell and strong winds. Friday the 18th has a 5 ft west-northwest swell, but the period is a shocking 5 seconds, and the energy is still weak (93). It’s clean, but gutless.
We get a brief window of clean, offshore winds on Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st, but the swell is tiny – 2 ft and 3 ft respectively. You'd be on a longboard hoping for a knee-high roller.
Then things get a bit more interesting, but not in a good way for most of us. From Wednesday the 23rd, the swell starts to build. The 23rd afternoon sees a 6 ft northwest swell with 151 energy, but it's a strong cross-onshore wind, making it a messy, blown-out wall. Thursday the 24th is the biggest day of the run, with a 7 ft north swell and strong energy (624). But again, it's a fresh cross-onshore wind, creating lumpy, difficult conditions. This size is really only for experienced surfers, and with the onshore wind, it's going to be a battle. For the kite crew, that Thursday might actually look pretty interesting with that wind and swell combo.
Friday the 25th drops a bit to 6 ft, but it's still onshore from the north-northeast, so the quality is poor. By Saturday the 26th, we're back down to small, weak swell.
To be honest, there isn't a single day in this forecast that I'd call a standout. The biggest problem is the lack of quality. When there's a little size, the wind is onshore or cross-shore, ruining it. When the wind is clean and offshore, the swell is flat. It’s a frustrating pattern. For a beginner, any day over 5 ft is too much, so Thursday the 24th is definitely one to sit out.
Keep an eye on it, though. Forecasts can change, and it doesn't tend to stay this poor for long around here.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 |
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2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 52 | 77 | 33 | 70 | 46 | 33 | 12 | 93 | 84 | 77 | 29 | 16 | 4 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:46PM4.10m | 8:56AM4.42m | 9:20PM3.99m | 9:32AM4.21m | 9:52PM3.82m | 10:09AM3.91m | 10:25PM3.58m | 10:46AM3.57m | 11:01PM3.31m | 11:28AM3.22m | 11:44PM3.03m | 12:24PM2.88m | 00:51AM2.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:07AM0.37m | 3:32PM0.13m | 3:38AM0.44m | 4:02PM0.40m | 4:09AM0.58m | 4:32PM0.71m | 4:42AM0.79m | 5:04PM1.02m | 5:18AM1.04m | 5:42PM1.32m | 6:06AM1.31m | 6:34PM1.58m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | W 3 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 |
— | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 70 | 46 | 33 | 12 | — | — | 77 | 29 | 16 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | N 6 | W 3 | N 5 | — | S 5 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 13 | NE 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | WSW 2 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 3 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | W 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | W 3 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 |
2 | — | 1 | — | 8 | 13 | 6 | 52 | 77 | 33 | 5 | 29 | 13 | 38 | 93 | 84 | 8 | 23 | 17 | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 407 | 362 | 404 | 410 | 507 | 661 | 584 | 393 | 399 | 203 | 80 | 184 | 183 | 661 | 663 | 573 | 27 | 119 | 387 | 362 |
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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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