East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
18.8°C
2.1° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ENE swell with 69 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about this stretch ahead. I’ve looked at the charts and honestly, it’s a tough one for East Runton. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for decent paddling. There’s just nothing with any real push or quality lining up. We’re looking at a long, quiet spell with barely a ripple worth mentioning.

From Thursday the 27th of August all the way through to Friday the 11th of September, the surf is consistently poor. The combined wave energy never gets above a weak 116 (on the 9th of September afternoon), and even that comes with a messy cross-onshore wind and a short, weak period. Most days the energy is down in the double digits or even single digits, which is basically flat. The swell heights are tiny, mostly under 2 ft to 4 ft, but with periods of 4 to 9 seconds, so there’s no punch. The only good news is that the water temperature is about average for this time of year, so at least it won’t be a shock when you get in.

The wind is a mixed bag, but it’s not enough to save the day. On the 27th morning, we get a 3 ft windswell from the east with a 5-second period, but it’s cross-shore and onshore, just a lumpy mess. The 27th afternoon cleans up a bit with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is still tiny and weak. The 28th sees offshore winds, but the swell drops to 2 ft and 2 ft – not worth the drive. The 29th is almost flat with 0.3 ft and fresh offshore winds, which is just a skunk session. The 30th and 31st are similar, with 1 ft, clean conditions, but no energy. The first week of September is a repeat of the same story: 2 ft or less, clean but gutless.

Even the 8th and 9th of September, when the swell nudges up to 3 ft and 4 ft, the period is still short (5-6 seconds) and the wind is cross or cross-onshore, creating chop. The 9th afternoon has the highest energy at 116, but it’s a short-period, cross-onshore mess. The 10th and 11th are back to weak, lumpy conditions.

So, there’s no standout session. No one day to circle on the calendar. It’s a blank run for East Runton, and it’s not unusual for this area when the stars don’t align. The best bet for anyone who absolutely has to get wet is the 27th afternoon or 28th morning, when the wind is light or offshore, but you’ll be scratching for any little waist-high bump. For the rest of us, it’s a time to clean the wax off the board, check the gear, and wait for the next proper swell.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Thursday
27
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
31
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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25
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30
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High Tide
6:47AM3.83m
7:14PM3.60m
7:20AM4.07m
7:47PM3.76m
7:52AM4.26m
8:19PM3.89m
8:24AM4.37m
8:52PM3.96m
8:58AM4.39m
9:25PM3.96m
9:34AM4.31m
10:01PM3.87m
10:13AM4.15m
10:40PM3.71m
Low Tide
1:28PM0.49m
1:32AM0.74m
2:01PM0.26m
2:04AM0.60m
2:33PM0.10m
2:37AM0.51m
3:06PM0.04m
3:10AM0.47m
3:38PM0.08m
3:43AM0.50m
4:13PM0.21m
4:19AM0.59m
4:49PM0.43m
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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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