East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
18.1° C
2.5° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, N swell with 217 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a proper look at what’s cookin’ for our little stretch of coast here. First up, I gotta be straight with you – this run ain’t lookin’ pretty. It’s one of those long, quiet spells where you might be better off waxin’ the longboard just in case, but don’t hold your breath.

So, the forecast kicks off Sunday the 19th of July with a pulse of swell at East Runton (Norfolk) – we’re talkin’ about a 5 ft wave from the north, which sounds alright on paper, but the wind is tearin’ out of the NNW at 19 mph, slappin’ it cross-onshore. That combo gives us a combined energy of 381 – moderate energy, but messy. The water’s sittin’ at a balmy 65°, which is much warmer than we’d normally expect for this time of year – that’s over two degrees above average, so you can feel the difference. Still, the surf is poor, so it’s a no-go for paddlin’. Might be worth a look for the kite crew though.

From Monday the 20th right through to around Thursday the 30th of July, it’s a pretty grim pattern. Swells stay small to middlin’ – mostly around 2 ft to 4 ft – and the wind just won’t play ball. It’s cross-onshore nearly every session, mostly from the north or NNW, with speeds between 9 mph and 25 mph. The combined energy drops into weak territory often, with values like 50, 36, or 77 – just no grunt. Every single entry flags poor surf conditions. There’s a brief flash on Friday the 24th where we get a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE at 6 mph and the wave comment says “clean,” but the swell is only 2 ft with a 6-second period – tiny, weak, and combined energy of just 24. It’s technically clean but there’s barely a bump.

Now, there is a little spike in energy around Wednesday the 29th of July – you can see it in the figures: 5 ft swell from the NNW, period around 8 seconds, and combined energy jumps to 291 in the morning then 479 in the afternoon. That’s moderate to strong energy on paper. But the catch? That cross-shore wind from the WNW at 25 mph in the morning and 16 mph in the afternoon, churnin’ it into a lumpy, messy cross-chop. No good for surf craft – again, that’s kite territory if you ask me. This stretch is a beach break and it’s just not shapin’ up for paddle surfing.

After that, the first few days of August are a total washout – swells drop to 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft, combined energy below 30, and the wind stays cross or onshore. Not a single session worth paddlin’ out for in this whole 16-day window.

So, there’s no standout session here. If I had to pick the least ugly option, it’d be that Friday the 24th morning with clean conditions – but you’ll be fightin’ for a 2 ft dribble. It’s a tough run for East Runton, but that’s the way the charts fall sometimes. Forecasts can change, but right now it’s a flat, windy stretch that’s more about waitin’ than paddlin’.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
N
9
1.3
N
8
1.1
N
8
1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
7
1.1
N
8
1
N
7
0.8
N
7
0.8
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
6
0.5
N
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.9
NW
4
0.6
N
6
0.5
N
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
381
217
149
117
64
50
36
36
77
142
106
56
55
31
24
19
6
26
24
16
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
N
15
N
20
NNW
20
N
5
N
25
NNW
25
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
NE
10
S
10
SSE
10
ENE
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:13PM3.50m
11:18AM3.94m
00:01AM3.31m
12:08PM3.63m
00:53AM3.14m
1:06PM3.34m
1:51AM3.01m
2:12PM3.12m
2:56AM2.95m
3:24PM3.03m
4:00AM2.99m
4:29PM3.05m
Low Tide
5:22PM0.24m
5:23AM0.94m
6:05PM0.53m
6:07AM1.11m
6:48PM0.83m
6:54AM1.27m
7:36PM1.11m
7:50AM1.41m
8:34PM1.32m
9:02AM1.48m
9:47PM1.42m
10:25AM1.43m
11:01PM1.38m
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4:52
4:54
4:56
4:58
4:58
5:01
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9:08
9:07
9:06
9:05
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Temp °C
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
15
16
15
15
16
16
16
23
24
23
18
19
17
Feels °C
9
9
12
12
12
12
12
14
12
11
14
14
14
15
22
22
20
13
16
17
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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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