Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 57 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 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's take a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Let's be straight with you, mate. This forecast is a long, dry spell. The entire 16-day window is a write-off for decent waves. There's not a single session that cracks a decent score, so we're looking at a proper blank run. From now, right through to the end of August, it's all "poor surf conditions" across the board. The first record we've got is for the 11th of August at East Runton, and it just doesn't get any better from there.
The water temp is sitting at 67°F with a 5°F anomaly – that's much warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a nice touch for a paddle, but the waves just aren't there.
The energy is weak, with a combined swell energy reading of just 73 on Tuesday the 11th, and that's one of the higher numbers. Most of the period sees readings in the teens or single digits. Small, weak windswell is all we're getting. Swell heights are mostly below 3 ft, and the period is short, barely cracking 8 seconds. The best we see is a bit of a blip on the 23rd of August, with a 5 ft swell from the NNW and a 7-second period, giving a combined energy of 206 – that's moderate energy, but the wind is a cross-onshore breeze and the conditions are still marked as poor. By the 25th, a near gale rolls in at 34 mph, pushing a 5 ft NW swell, but it's blown to bits.
For a beginner spot like East Runton, the small stuff might be okay for a learner splash, but the wind is all over the place. On the 19th of August, there's a clean cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 3 ft and the energy is a weak 29. Not worth the wetsuit struggle.
Honestly, there's nothing to get excited about here. The area is fairly consistent normally, but this run is a complete dud. Keep the board in the shed and check back in a week – forecasts can turn, but this one is a long way off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 3 | N 5 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 66 | 35 | 37 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 24 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:17PM3.73m | 6:31AM4.04m | 7:08PM3.90m | 7:17AM4.32m | 7:54PM4.00m | 8:01AM4.51m | 8:37PM4.03m | 8:42AM4.56m | 9:17PM3.98m | 9:22AM4.47m | 9:55PM3.86m | 10:02AM4.27m | 10:33PM3.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:53AM0.74m | 1:24PM0.17m | 1:39AM0.58m | 2:10PM-0.08m | 2:20AM0.48m | 2:52PM-0.20m | 2:59AM0.45m | 3:31PM-0.17m | 3:35AM0.48m | 4:08PM0.00m | 4:11AM0.58m | 4:43PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 4 | E 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 9 | N 9 | N 5 | N 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 66 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | ENE 4 | N 9 | — | — | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 8 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 3 | NW 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | E 4 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NNE 3 | N 5 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 24 | 37 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 24 | 4 | 9 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 19 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 229 | 229 | 379 | 220 | 179 | 377 | 575 | 141 | 393 | 668 | 559 | 576 | 576 | 536 | 568 | 638 | 619 | 575 | 565 | 155 |
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