
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here again, but this time in old-school numbers. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks.
Plain and simple, it’s a lean run for East Runton. The whole 16-day window looks pretty grim. Nothing that’s gonna get your heart racing. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until the 18th of August, and even that’s a maybe.
The first record is for the 6th of August, and it’s a flat, sloppy mess. A weak 3 ft swell from the NNW with a short period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of only 59—that’s weak energy. Add in a cross-onshore breeze at 12 mph, and it’s gonna be choppy and messy. The water is at 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only good news.
The next few weeks are tiny, with swells mostly under 3 ft and periods often under 8 seconds. The wind is all over the place, but rarely in our favour. Saturday morning the 8th is clean with a light offshore from the SSW, but there’s only 1 ft of swell. Not much to work with.
The only real pulse comes on the 18th of August, Tuesday morning. The swell finally bumps up to 5 ft from the N, with a 6 second period and combined energy of 170 (moderate energy). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the NW at 9 mph, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but it’s the biggest push we’ve seen. The 18th afternoon holds a similar 5 ft swell. Even then, it’s called "poor surf conditions," so it’s not a classic. This size is okay for intermediates, but not for beginners.
Honestly, East Runton is a fairly consistent spot, but this run is a tough one. Your best bet is around the 18th and 19th of August when the swell is up and the wind is either cross or cross-off. The 18th is a 5 ft short-period N swell with a cross-onshore breeze, so it’s going to be a messy, onshore mess. The 19th morning has a clean cross-off wind from the W at 19 mph, but the swell drops to 2 ft, so it’s a trade-off.
Forget any standout sessions. The 18th is the only real pulse, and it’s a short-period N swell, which can be tricky at a beach break. It’s a long-range call, so don’t bank on it. The rest of the 16 days is a long, flat gap. It’s one of those blanks that can happen, but keep an eye on the charts—it tends not to stay this poor for too long.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | ESE 4 | E 4 | N 9 | N 4 | N 4 | ENE 4 | N 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
59 | 84 | 84 | 58 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 35 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 46 | 58 | 43 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:58AM3.21m | 1:21PM3.40m | 2:11AM3.12m | 2:44PM3.29m | 3:30AM3.18m | 4:07PM3.35m | 4:41AM3.40m | 5:18PM3.52m | 5:40AM3.71m | 6:17PM3.73m | 6:31AM4.04m | 7:08PM3.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:32PM0.52m | 00:53AM0.74m | 1:24PM0.17m | 1:39AM0.58m | |||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | ESE 4 | N 6 | E 4 | — | N 9 | NNW 4 | N 8 | N 6 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | E 5 |
— | 84 | 84 | 58 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | N 9 | — | — | — | N 8 | NNW 4 | N 9 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | E 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — |
59 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 14 | 7 | — | 5 | — | 35 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 46 | 58 | 43 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 181 | 0 | 27 | 141 | 141 | 560 | 573 | 532 | 560 | 577 | 557 | 560 | 574 | 555 | 575 | 585 | 403 | 234 | 507 | 234 |
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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).
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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