East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
19.0°C
2.3° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ENE swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with ENE 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 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks here at East Runton.

Honestly mate, it’s a pretty grim run for the most part. There’s a big stretch of flat, weak, or messy days, and the only real standout is a proper monster swell that’ll be way too big for this beach. Let’s walk through it.

From Tuesday 25 August right through to the end of the month, it’s mostly cross-shore junk with weak, short-period windswell. You’re looking at chest-high sets at best, but with a fresh 19 mph cross-breeze and lumpy chop, it’s pretty much unsurfable. The combined energy barely cracks 100 (100) on Tuesday morning and it’s downhill from there. Even the glassy slot on Thursday afternoon (27 August) only pushes knee-high, 3 ft waves from the ENE with a pathetic 6-second period. Not worth getting wet for.

Friday 28 and Saturday 29 are tiny – 2 ft dropping to 0.7 ft – with clean conditions but zero power. Sunday 30 and Monday 31 are even smaller, with offshore wind but swell under 0.7 ft. By Tuesday 1 September, we’re still in the doldrums with 1 ft and a 6-second period.

Then on Wednesday 2 September, something proper shows up. The morning brings 8 ft from the WNW with a combined energy of 380 (moderate), but the wind is strong at 25 mph cross-off and the period is short. The afternoon is the big one: an 12 ft NNW swell with a 10-second period, and the energy jumps to 2042 (strong). That’s a lot of water moving, but for a beginner-friendly beach like East Runton (United Kingdom), that’s way too big – it’s expert-only territory. If you’re a seasoned charger and the wind holds clean cross-off, it could be a wild ride, but for 99% of surfers, it’s a full pass. I’d say it’s more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfing at that size.

After that, it drops back down fast. Thursday 3 September offers 4 ft from the north but with a fresh cross-breeze and lumpy conditions again. By Friday 4 and Saturday 5, we’re back to under 2 ft. The rest of the first week of September barely scrapes knee-high with periods under 8 seconds.

There’s one marginal blip on Tuesday 8 September: a 7 ft NNW swell with a 6-second period and light onshore wind, combined energy 302 (moderate). But it’s short-period, onshore, and likely messy.

Honestly, the only time you’d even think about paddling out is if you’re an absolute expert on the 2nd September afternoon, but even then the period isn’t long enough for proper groundswell shape at this beach, and the size will make it a closeout mess. Otherwise, this is a two-week gap of flat or poor conditions. For a spot that’s "fairly consistent," this is a rough run – but forecasts can change, so keep an eye out.

Stay safe.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:29AM3.24m
5:59PM3.19m
6:11AM3.54m
6:39PM3.40m
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
Low Tide
12:12PM1.08m
00:22AM1.15m
12:53PM0.77m
00:58AM0.93m
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
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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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