
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NNW swell with 354 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a washout for East Runton. We’re talkin’ a long, dry spell with no real surf to get excited about. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly a mess, and every single wave comment is "poor surf conditions." It’s a real bummer.
The first few days are a no-go. Monday the 7th has a weak 0.7ft north swell with a short 6-second period and a cross-offshore breeze, but the combined energy is a measly 3 – barely a ripple. Tuesday the 8th is even worse with 0.3ft. Wednesday the 9th actually sees a pulse of 5ft swell from the NNW, but the wind is a cross-shore mess, and the period is a short 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 326, so there’s some power in the water, but the wind ruins it. It’s a no-go for paddle surfing; this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The rest of the week and into the next is just tiny dribbles. Thursday the 10th has 2ft, and Friday the 11th drops to 1.0ft. The weekend of the 12th and 13th is flat to tiny, with a 14-second period groundswell on Sunday the 13th that’s only 0.3ft – all show, no go. Combined energy is 8. The following week, from the 14th to the 22nd, is a constant stream of 0.3ft to 2ft swells with short periods. The wind is all over the place, from strong breezes to light airs, but none of it makes up for the lack of size.
For a beginner spot like East Runton, the swell never even gets above 5ft, so it wouldn’t be too big, but it’s just not there. The water temperature is around 65°F on the 7th, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – a very unusual anomaly. The rest of the readings are missing, so I can’t comment further.
There is a tiny glimmer way out on Monday the 21st with a 2ft swell and offshore wind, but the period is a short 4 seconds and the energy is low. It’s a long way off and not something to plan a trip around. Honestly, the best advice I can give is to wait for a better forecast. This is one of those blank runs that’s more normal for the area.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | WNW 6 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 3 | NNW 5 | N 4 | — | WSW 4 | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | N 6 | N 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 181 | 354 | 191 | 85 | 45 | 35 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 10 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:31AM3.38m | 5:19PM3.41m | 5:30AM3.74m | 6:12PM3.67m | 6:18AM4.09m | 6:56PM3.89m | 7:00AM4.35m | 7:35PM4.04m | 7:40AM4.50m | 8:12PM4.11m | 8:18AM4.52m | 8:46PM4.10m | 8:56AM4.42m | 9:20PM3.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:29AM0.77m | 11:53PM1.04m | 12:26PM0.38m | 00:42AM0.79m | 1:11PM0.07m | 1:23AM0.59m | 1:51PM-0.12m | 2:00AM0.44m | 2:27PM-0.16m | 2:34AM0.37m | 3:01PM-0.07m | 3:07AM0.37m | 3:32PM0.13m | 3:38AM0.44m | |||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 5 | N 4 | — | — | W 3 | N 14 | N 3 | N 6 | N 6 |
1 | 1 | — | — | 191 | 85 | 45 | 35 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | N 14 | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 14 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | W 4 | WNW 6 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | N 3 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 |
35 | 9 | 181 | 354 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 399 | 649 | 462 | 155 | 159 | 0 | 119 | 119 | 373 | 300 | 307 | 311 | 424 | 519 | 387 | 318 | 387 | 311 | 507 | 410 | 406 |
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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).
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