
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, let’s chat about East Runton. This is a tough one, mate. I’m looking at the next 16 days, and honestly, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell on our hands. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until the 4th of August, so we’re looking at a blank run from now until then. That’s a long stretch of nothing to get excited about.
The water is a proper talking point, though. It’s sitting at 67°, which is a massive 6° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a very unusual anomaly, so you’ll be in for a warm dip if you do get in, but you’ll be doing more swimming than surfing for a while.
The first sign of life comes on Monday morning, the 4th of August. We’ve got a weak 3 ft swell from the ENE, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is only 80, so it’s weak. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the W at 6 mph, which will keep it clean. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and I’d agree. It’s a 1/10 at best. There’s a similar situation on the 10th of August – Monday morning again – with a 4 ft swell from the NW, light cross-off wind, and clean conditions. The combined energy gets up to 87, still weak. That’s your best bet, but it’s hardly a standout.
The 11th of August Tuesday morning sees a 3 ft swell from the N with a longer period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 120, which is moderate. The wind is light cross-off from the SE, so it’s clean. But again, the wave comment calls it poor surf conditions. The spot is East Runton, a beginner spot that’s fairly consistent, but with these tiny, weak swells, it’s not going to offer much. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but with conditions this poor, you’ll likely have the place to yourself.
Honestly, there’s no day I’d call a true standout. The swell never gets above 5 ft, and even then, the period is short and the wind is messy. The 6th of August Thursday afternoon has a 5 ft swell from the NE, but the wind is onshore and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” It’s a beach setup, so with that onshore wind, it’s going to be a choppy mess. If you’re a kite surfer, there might be more interest here, but for paddle surfing, it’s a pass.
Keep an eye on the forecasts, mate. It tends not to stay this poor for long around here, and things can change. But for now, leave the board in the van.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | N 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 67 | 77 | 136 | 65 | 49 | 26 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 43 | 178 | 39 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:44PM3.65m | 8:50AM4.18m | 9:18PM3.67m | 9:24AM4.19m | 9:53PM3.66m | 9:59AM4.14m | 10:31PM3.61m | 10:37AM4.01m | 11:12PM3.51m | 11:21AM3.83m | 11:59PM3.37m | 12:14PM3.61m | 00:58AM3.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:01PM0.33m | 3:01AM0.68m | 3:35PM0.26m | 3:34AM0.68m | 4:09PM0.27m | 4:09AM0.73m | 4:44PM0.33m | 4:45AM0.82m | 5:21PM0.46m | 5:25AM0.94m | 6:03PM0.64m | 6:11AM1.07m | 6:53PM0.86m | ||||||||
5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | N 5 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 8 | N 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | N 8 | — | N 6 |
— | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 136 | 65 | 49 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | — | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 7 | — | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 5 | N 8 | N 6 | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | — | — | N 8 | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | N 8 | ENE 5 | N 8 | — | — | — |
— | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | NE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | E 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 |
18 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 67 | 77 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 43 | 178 | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 631 | 691 | 659 | 559 | 577 | 426 | 179 | 557 | 403 | 329 | 390 | 403 | 0 | 80 | 119 | 183 | 329 | 318 | 155 | 577 | 27 |
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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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