East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
19.1° C
2.7° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (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 Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at East Runton are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and mostly messy surf ahead, so don't go getting your hopes up for any epic sessions.

The water is sitting at a very unusual 66° – that’s a massive 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit, but that’s about the only silver lining.

The whole run kicks off Monday, August 3rd, with a tiny 3ft easterly windswell on a short 5-second period. The combined energy is a weak 58, and with a stiff 16 mph cross-on breeze, it’s just choppy and poor. That theme sticks around through Tuesday, August 4th. Even though Tuesday morning goes glassy, the swell is barely 3ft from the northeast with a feeble 6-second period, and the energy is still low at 59. Tuesday afternoon sees a clean offshore wind from the SSW, but the surf is just too weak to bother with.

Wednesday the 5th through to the start of the second week is a total write-off. The swell drops to nothing – we’re talking 0.7ft or less – with barely any energy in the water (single digits). The wind is clean or cross-off, but there’s literally nothing to ride. This is a proper dead spell.

The first real blip of hope arrives on Friday, August 7th, in the morning. We get a 3ft swell from the NNW with a slightly better 8-second period, and the combined energy finally bumps up to a moderate 104. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it won’t be a total mess. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but it’s still a marginal day for a beginner spot like East Runton. The swell is weak and inconsistent, so don’t expect much.

After that, it’s back to small and choppy through the weekend and into the second week. The early part of the second week, from Monday August 10th to Wednesday August 12th, sees a bit more activity with waist-high, weak windswell (2ft to 3ft) but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, keeping it choppy and uninviting. The energy stays in the low to moderate range (26 to 53).

There’s a tiny window on Thursday, August 13th, but it’s onshore and weak. Friday, August 14th, shows a clean morning with a 3ft swell from the ENE and a light cross-off breeze, but the period is a short 5 seconds and the energy is only 31. It’s rideable, but forgettable.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is the final day of the forecast. Tuesday, August 18th, in the afternoon. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell is a tiny 2ft from the north. The combined energy is a very weak 14. It’s about as clean as it gets for a lake-like paddle, but the wave size is for the smallest of boards or a longboard only. For a beginner break, this is the best you’ll get – clean, but tiny.

Honestly, there’s nothing here that gets the heart pumping. It’s a long, flat spell with only a few brief moments of small, cleanish waves. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the mornings of August 7th or August 14th are your best bet, but temper your expectations. This is one of those periods where the forecast can change, but right now, it’s a tough outlook.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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15
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28
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23
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
15
NE
15
SE
5
S
15
SSW
20
SW
30
WSW
40
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WNW
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NNE
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High Tide
10:31PM3.61m
10:37AM4.01m
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
Low Tide
4:44PM0.33m
4:45AM0.82m
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
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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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