
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with 62 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you how it's shaping up here at East Runton. Honestly, mate, it's a pretty grim run for the next 16 days. We're looking at a proper dry spell, nothing but flat, choppy, or blown-out conditions for the first week and a half. There's a tiny flicker of something on the horizon, but we've got a lot of waiting to do.
We kick off Tuesday the 28th, and it's a total write-off. The water's a weird 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only interesting thing. The swell is a pathetic 2ft from the north, with a weak combined energy of just 28. That's flat, mate. The wind's a cross-offshore, but it's not enough to get excited about. The whole first week is a bust. We're looking at day after day of nothing but knee-high slop, with the wind swinging all over the place. It's a real bummer. There's a gap of dead-flat conditions from the 28th of July all the way through to the 5th of August.
Then, around Thursday the 6th of August, things start to get a little interesting. The swell bumps up to 4ft out of the north-northwest, but it's a short, weak period of 5 seconds, so it's all chop. The combined energy is still only 73, so it's weak. The 6th of August afternoon sees a jump to 5ft from the north, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 351 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a clean cross-offshore, and the wave comment is "marginal." It's a start.
Friday the 7th of August is a bit of a tease. The morning has a 4ft north swell with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of 209. But the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit messy. Saturday the 8th of August morning is the only real standout. We've got a 3ft north swell, period of 8 seconds, and a combined energy of 104 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the west, and the conditions are described as "clean." It's a surfable wave, but it's very ordinary. For a beginner spot, this is as good as it gets, but don't expect any barrels.
After that, it's back to the flat stuff. The 11th of August afternoon sees a 6ft north-east swell with a period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 332, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore, making it a choppy, blown-out mess. The 12th of August morning has a 5ft north-northeast swell with a period of 6 seconds and a combined energy of 216, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore. But the swell is all short-period, so it will be lumpy. For the entire run, the only break that's even on the radar is East Runton itself, and it has a "fairly consistent" rating, but it's just not working.
So, to be honest, the pick of a very poor bunch is the Saturday morning, the 8th of August. It's the only time the wind and the swell are in any kind of alignment. It's a beginner wave, and it's not going to be anything special, but it's the only time you're not going to be fighting the wind. If you're desperate, that's your window. For the rest of it, unless you're a kite surfer, you're probably better off staying home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 7 | NNW 5 | N 7 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 38 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 48 | 47 | 58 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:55PM3.41m | 7:08AM3.74m | 7:33PM3.52m | 7:44AM3.94m | 8:09PM3.60m | 8:17AM4.09m | 8:44PM3.65m | 8:50AM4.18m | 9:18PM3.67m | 9:24AM4.19m | 9:53PM3.66m | 9:59AM4.14m | 10:31PM3.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:11PM0.85m | 1:20AM0.93m | 1:50PM0.64m | 1:54AM0.80m | 2:26PM0.46m | 2:28AM0.72m | 3:01PM0.33m | 3:01AM0.68m | 3:35PM0.26m | 3:34AM0.68m | 4:09PM0.27m | 4:09AM0.73m | 4:44PM0.33m | ||||||||
5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 6 |
28 | 38 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | N 8 | ESE 3 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | ENE 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | S 3 | — | E 2 | — | N 4 | NE 3 | E 3 | E 5 | E 5 | — |
2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | — | 20 | 21 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 10 | 2 | 5 | 48 | 47 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 369 | 508 | 555 | 536 | 560 | 691 | 668 | 555 | 555 | 683 | 671 | 559 | 577 | 426 | 532 | 365 | 403 | 406 | 397 | 233 |
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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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