East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
19.7° C
2.9° 

East Runton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


East Runton surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at East Runton in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s be straight: the next couple of weeks at East Runton are a bit of a struggle. There’s wave energy trying to show up, but almost every session is marked as poor surf conditions, so we’re not looking at any proper standouts. The first real wave action worth paddling for doesn’t appear until Friday the 21st of August, and even then, the wind is messy.

Sunday 16th – Thursday 20th August – Barely a ripple. Sunday morning is glassy with a tiny 0.7ft swell from the north and a period of 9 seconds, but it’s just not enough to surf. Combined swell energy is weak (10). Water temp is 68° – about 5° warmer than normal, so the ocean feels noticeably warm for this time of year. The rest of the week is dominated by onshore and cross-onshore winds, swell staying under 2ft, and energy readings mostly in the single digits. Thursday the 20th is clean but flat.

Friday 21st August – Sunday 23rd August – The swell finally builds, but the wind stays a problem. Friday morning sees 4ft from the north with a 6-second period and moderate wave energy (83), but it’s a fresh cross-onshore. By afternoon, swell bumps to 4ft and energy hits 138 – moderate – but it’s choppy. Saturday the 22nd has 4ft north swell, period 8 seconds, energy peaking at 157, yet cross-onshore winds and chop spoil it. Sunday the 23rd is cleaner in the morning with an east-northeast breeze, 3ft north swell, energy 127, but still cross-onshore and rippled. The waves are around chest to shoulder high, but the quality is poor.

Monday 24th – Thursday 27th August – Swell hangs around, but onshore winds and choppy conditions persist. Monday has 4ft north swell but moderate onshore wind and energy 82. Tuesday is similar, 4ft from the north-northeast, but again cross-onshore and lumpy. Energy stays under 100. By Wednesday the 26th, swell drops to 3ft, and Thursday the 27th sees it fizzle to 1ft. The last few days of August and into September offer a little bump: Sunday the 30th has 3ft north swell, period 7 seconds, energy 82, but with onshore wind and unknown conditions. Monday the 31st morning is glassy with a light cross-shore, 2ft north swell, period 7 seconds, energy 39 – at least it’s clean, but it’s small.

Honestly, there’s no day here that’s a true standout. The best bet might be Friday 21st August morning if you’re desperate – that 4ft north swell with moderate energy (83) is the first sign of life, but the fresh cross-onshore wind and lumpy conditions mean it’s more of a grinder than a gem. Not great for beginners (wave height under 5ft, so okay for learning, but the chop is tough). For experts, it’s not big enough. Crowds are possible here, but with surf this poor, it’ll be quiet.

If you’re into kiting, some of those windier days with 3-4ft chop might be more fun than paddle surfing. But for a wave rider, it’s a long wait.

Stay hopeful – forecasts can shift.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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15
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12
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108
83
138
120
157
149
169
Wind (km/h)
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NW
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
15
SSE
30
W
20
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20
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30
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20
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25
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High Tide
9:55PM3.86m
10:02AM4.27m
10:33PM3.68m
10:43AM3.97m
11:11PM3.46m
11:25AM3.63m
11:52PM3.22m
12:14PM3.28m
00:43AM2.98m
1:17PM2.98m
1:55AM2.81m
2:43PM2.81m
3:23AM2.80m
Low Tide
4:08PM0.00m
4:11AM0.58m
4:43PM0.27m
4:46AM0.73m
5:18PM0.60m
5:21AM0.92m
5:53PM0.93m
6:01AM1.14m
6:33PM1.24m
6:50AM1.36m
7:27PM1.50m
7:59AM1.54m
8:49PM1.64m
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Temp °C
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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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