East Runton surf break

East Runton surfForecast / East Anglia / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 BST
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East Runton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's East Runton sea temperature is
11.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 15th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
6
0.5
N
8
0.9
NNW
4
0.8
N
5
1
N
5
1.2
N
5
1.9
N
7
1.9
N
9
1.5
N
11
1.2
N
10
1
N
10
0.8
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.6
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
31
25
32
42
82
345
580
505
282
181
97
73
47
21
12
5
5
4
1
1
Wind (km/h)
30
W
20
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
15
WNW
15
W
5
ESE
20
SSW
15
S
20
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSE
15
SW
25
SW
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:29PM3.58m
5:16AM3.58m
5:18PM3.87m
5:57AM3.87m
6:04PM4.13m
6:37AM4.09m
6:50PM4.33m
7:18AM4.23m
7:36PM4.42m
7:59AM4.29m
8:23PM4.37m
8:41AM4.25m
9:11PM4.18m
Low Tide
10:37AM1.29m
11:10PM0.54m
11:31AM1.00m
11:58PM0.30m
12:18PM0.71m
00:43AM0.14m
1:02PM0.44m
1:28AM0.08m
1:47PM0.23m
2:13AM0.13m
2:32PM0.12m
2:57AM0.28m
3:20PM0.12m
3:43AM0.51m
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rain showers
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light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:01
4:58
4:58
4:56
4:54
4:52
4:50
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8:42
8:44
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:50
8:52
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
5
1
3
1
2
2
Temp °C
9
9
8
9
9
8
8
9
8
10
12
10
12
11
10
11
13
10
12
17
14
2
4
2
4
3
2
-1
1
3
7
9
5
8
7
6
6
9
6
8
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
6
0.5
N
8
0.5
ENE
5
1.5
N
11
1.2
N
10
1
N
10
0.8
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.6
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
18
31
13
505
282
181
97
73
47
21
12
3
5
4
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
8
0.4
W
4
0.4
SE
4
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
12
5
3
5
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
8
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
12
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.8
N
5
1
N
5
1.2
N
5
1.9
N
7
1.9
N
9
0.3
SSE
2
0.5
W
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.5
SSW
3
0.7
S
4
0.9
SSE
4
0.7
SSW
4
Energy kJ
20
1
25
32
42
82
345
580
1
5
1
6
13
29
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
235
229
462
311
365
367
664
289
27
27
0
0
2
118
119
394
507
358
434
183
119
Best forecast wave conditions in East Anglia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
5
4
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
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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.

East Runton is 30 km (19 miles) from the city of 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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