East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
19.0° C
2.8° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NE swell with 303 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for East Runton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at East Runton in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 4th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next 16 days are a real struggle for the East Runton stretch. We’ve got a long, grim gap right at the start — from now through to the 6th of August, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The first sniff of any surfable waves comes on Friday the 7th of August, and even then, it’s a very ordinary affair.

The water at East Runton is sitting at 66.2°F right now, which is a full 5.0°F above the long-term average — that’s much warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re staring at the flatness.

The only real standout in this whole outlook is the afternoon of Friday the 7th of August. The swell bumps up to 4.6ft out of the NE, with a period of 5 seconds — short period, windswell stuff, not groundswell, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and weak. But here’s the kicker: the wind goes glassy. That’s barely a breath of air, with the wind from the NE at only 3.1 mph. The combined swell energy is 106 (moderate), and the water will be clean. It’s a beach break, and with that short period, it’s not going to hold much shape, but for a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, it’s the best we’ve got. The break is fairly exposed to the NNE swell direction, and the optimum swell direction is NNE, so the angle is actually decent. Expect crowds sometimes — it’s a popular spot when it’s clean.

The morning of the 7th is also surfable, with 4.3ft from the NNE and a light SE breeze at 6.2 mph creating a cross-offshore flow, which keeps things clean. Not as good as the glassy arvo, but a solid backup.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions through the 8th to the 14th of August. There’s a pulse of energy on the 12th of August morning with 4.6ft from the N and a 6-second period, combined energy 148 (moderate), and the wind is clean cross-off from the WSW at 18.6 mph — but the wave comment says “poor surf conditions,” so don’t get your hopes up. The 13th of August afternoon has 3.9ft from the N with 6-second period and 109 energy, but it’s cross-on and lumpy from a fresh NNW breeze.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, Friday 7th August afternoon is your one window. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off for proper surfing. The setup during the bigger lumpy days from the 4th to the 6th of August, with swell up to 5.6ft and energy spiking to 317, but with strong cross-on winds and a choppy mess — that’s more interesting for the kite crew than for paddle surfers.

Stay patient, mate. It’s a grim run, but it tends not to stay poor forever.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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93
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111
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
15
NE
5
NNE
15
N
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NE
10
WSW
15
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15
ENE
15
SSW
10
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25
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20
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High Tide
8:09PM3.60m
8:17AM4.09m
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
Low Tide
2:26PM0.46m
2:28AM0.72m
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
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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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