East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
18.2°C
2.0° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with 540 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 16th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 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 on the cards for East Runton over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean run. There’s nothing at all for the first few days, and the whole period is pretty lackluster. We’ve got a long gap of flat or near-flat conditions before any real energy shows up.

Alright, so the first bit of surfable swell doesn’t arrive until around the 16th of September, but it’s poor. On Wednesday morning we see a pulse of 3ft from the NNW at a weak 5 seconds, with a combined swell energy of just 39 (weak). The wind is howling from the NW at 16 mph, making it a moderate cross-onshore and choppy. That afternoon it gets a little bigger at 4ft from the NNW, energy climbs to 87 (still weak), but the wind stays nasty from the NNW at 16 mph, keeping it messy.

Thursday the 17th cleans up a bit with cross-offshore winds from the W and WSW around 12-16 mph. Swell drops back to 3ft from the N with 8-second periods. Energy sits between 78 and 86 (weak). It’s clean but tiny – a real gutless affair.

The only time this stretch gets interesting is on Saturday the 19th of September. We get a jump in size to 6ft from the WNW on the morning, with energy hitting 178 (moderate). The period is short at 6 seconds though, and the wind is a near gale from the W at 31 mph, making it a cross-offshore but with a clean surface – surprising given the wind strength. That afternoon it stays up at 6ft from the NW with 195 energy (moderate), but the wind swings to the WNW at 28 mph and goes cross, creating a messy cross-chop. This is the biggest swell of the period, but it’s paired with strong wind, so it’s more of a blustery, challenging day than clean surfing. For beginners, that 6ft-6ft is probably too much, especially with the wind.

The following week gets small again. Sunday the 20th has 4ft from the N with 145 energy (moderate) and fresh cross-offshore winds from the SW at 19 mph – clean but weak. By Monday the 21st, it’s back to 1ft and near gale winds.

The water temp is running about 65° on the 10th, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year.

Honestly, East Runton is a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, but this 16-day window is a poor one. Even the biggest day on the 19th has strong wind and short-period swell that won’t shape up well here. It’s just not worth paddling out for any of it. Better luck checking back later – forecasts can change. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Tue night).

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Energy kJ
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540
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146
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:00AM4.35m
7:35PM4.04m
7:40AM4.50m
8:12PM4.11m
8:18AM4.52m
8:46PM4.10m
8:56AM4.42m
9:20PM3.99m
9:32AM4.21m
9:52PM3.82m
10:09AM3.91m
10:25PM3.58m
10:46AM3.57m
11:01PM3.31m
Low Tide
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
4:02PM0.40m
4:09AM0.58m
4:32PM0.71m
4:42AM0.79m
5:04PM1.02m
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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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