
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NW swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at East Runton in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk in feet and miles per hour for the Stateside crew. Rusty here.
First thing's first: it's a long, quiet spell for East Runton. From the 4th of September through the morning of the 19th, there's nothing doing. Flat spells and wind chop are all you'll find. That's a dry run of over two weeks, which stings a bit.
Your one real shot comes on Saturday, the 19th. A small 4ft swell from the NNE, with a short 8-second period, shows up in the morning. The combined energy is moderate (187), and with a gentle offshore breeze from the SW, it'll be clean. That afternoon is the standout: flat calm, glassy conditions, with the swell sitting just under 4ft. It's small and short-period, so don't expect heavy drops, but it'll be perfect for a longboard or a beginner. Water temps are running at 66°F, which is about 4° above normal for this time of year—a welcome surprise.
Before that, there's just no surf to chase. The break here is fairly consistent, so this kind of two-week gap is a rough outcome. The only day worth the drive is that final Saturday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 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) | N 9 | N 8 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | ESE 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 |
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6 | 6 | 154 | 96 | 80 | 39 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 104 | 103 | 70 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:23AM3.22m | 1:01PM3.25m | 1:42AM3.06m | 2:37PM3.09m | 3:15AM3.11m | 4:10PM3.17m | 4:31AM3.38m | 5:19PM3.41m | 5:30AM3.74m | 6:12PM3.67m | 6:18AM4.09m | 6:56PM3.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:24PM1.04m | 6:47AM1.16m | 7:36PM1.31m | 8:20AM1.27m | 9:17PM1.42m | 10:10AM1.13m | 10:50PM1.29m | 11:29AM0.77m | 11:53PM1.04m | 12:26PM0.38m | 00:42AM0.79m | 1:11PM0.07m | 1:23AM0.59m | |||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | — | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | S 5 | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 |
6 | 6 | — | 96 | 80 | 39 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 103 | 70 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WNW 4 | NW 6 | W 4 | — | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | W 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 |
38 | 49 | 154 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 36 | 78 | 52 | 104 | 15 | 10 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 584 | 367 | 389 | 0 | 0 | 119 | 472 | 507 | 290 | 584 | 300 | 307 | 668 | 709 | 704 | 252 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 641 |
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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.
East Runton is 30 km (19 miles) from the city of Fakenham. If you plan a holiday in East Anglia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fakenham. Fakenham has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










