Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at East Runton in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it's a pretty lean stretch. The forecast is showing a whole lot of nothing for the first week, and honestly, it's not until the second week that we see anything remotely worth paddling out for. There's a real gap here, so don't be in a rush.
The first sign of life pops up on Tuesday, the 18th of August. The morning is still a write-off, but by Tuesday afternoon, we get a bit of a pulse. The swell is tiny, about 4 ft from the NNW, but with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak (83). The best part is the wind is offshore from the SSW, blowing at 12 mph, so it'll be clean. The water is a really unusual 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. It's surfable, but only just, and conditions are pretty ordinary overall. East Runton is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and the swell is small enough for learners, but it's going to be messy.
Then on Wednesday the 19th of August, the morning actually shows a bit more energy, with a 3 ft swell from the north at 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (111). The wind, however, is a cross-shore from the WNW at 22 mph, which is going to make it lumpy and choppy. Not great for a clean session. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops back to 3 ft and the energy fades.
Honestly, if you're looking for a standout, there isn't one. The best of a very poor bunch is the Tuesday afternoon session, purely because of the offshore wind giving you clean conditions on a tiny wave. Don't expect much. For any experienced surfer wanting a proper wave, you're better off waiting for a better forecast. Even the mid-week stuff is too small and weak for anything substantial.
Stay hopeful, though. It tends not to stay this quiet forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the N by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 34 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 123 | 108 | 61 | 42 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 20 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:12PM3.51m | 11:21AM3.83m | 11:59PM3.37m | 12:14PM3.61m | 00:58AM3.21m | 1:21PM3.40m | 2:11AM3.12m | 2:44PM3.29m | 3:30AM3.18m | 4:07PM3.35m | 4:41AM3.40m | 5:18PM3.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:21PM0.46m | 5:25AM0.94m | 6:03PM0.64m | 6:11AM1.07m | 6:53PM0.86m | 7:09AM1.21m | 7:59PM1.06m | 8:27AM1.28m | 9:23PM1.17m | 10:03AM1.18m | 10:51PM1.11m | 11:28AM0.89m | 00:00AM0.93m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 25 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | N 8 | N 8 | — | WSW 4 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | 34 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | 123 | 108 | 61 | 42 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 20 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 8 | — | — | N 9 |
| kJ | 13 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | WSW 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | SE 4 | S 3 | WNW 2 | NNE 2 | NW 2 | NNW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | 13 | 5 | 33 | 66 | 24 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 179 | 561 | 526 | 300 | 286 | 203 | 0 | 31 | 141 | 119 | 560 | 557 | 119 | 707 | 631 | 577 | 559 | 648 | 534 |
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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).
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