East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for us.

Truth be told, it’s a pretty quiet start. We’re looking at a long stretch of days with hardly a wave worth paddling for. From now until around the 9th of September, the swell is tiny and the conditions are just not cooperating. You’re looking at flat spells and weak, short-period windswells that won’t get you excited. This is one of those times where it’s better to keep the board in the car and wait it out.

The first real pulse of energy shows up on Wednesday the 9th of September. The swell comes up to about 6ft from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate at 443. Now, the catch is the wind. It’s a fresh cross-shore from the NW, making for lumpy, cross-chop conditions. The surf quality is still poor, so keep your expectations in check. It’s just not clean enough to be a standout.

We then slip back into a very quiet spell after that. The swell drops right down again through to the 21st of September. There are pockets of clean conditions, like Thursday the 10th morning with a gentle offshore from the SW, but the swell is barely 2ft. It’s just not enough to push you into anything decent. This gap of quiet surf lasts for over a week.

Looking further out, there’s a bigger push of energy on Tuesday the 22nd of September. The morning shows a solid 7ft swell from the north with a 7-second period, pushing combined energy up to 494. That’s a moderate to strong level of energy. The wind is onshore from the NNE though, which kills the quality for paddle surfing. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to a chunky 10ft from the north with 8-second period, and the wave energy rockets to 1097 – that’s strong. But again, it’s cross-onshore and choppy. The setup here looks far more interesting for kite surfing than for a clean surf session. With that size and onshore wind, it’s strictly for the experts if anyone even gives it a go.

When we do get a window, the go-to spot is East Runton. It’s beginner-friendly, so those bigger days on the 22nd are going to be way too much for less experienced surfers. The water temperature at the start of the period is sitting at 65°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year.

Overall, this forecast is mostly a washout. Don't hold your breath. The good news is, forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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