
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NNW swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for us.
Truth be told, it’s a pretty quiet start. We’re looking at a long stretch of days with hardly a wave worth paddling for. From now until around the 9th of September, the swell is tiny and the conditions are just not cooperating. You’re looking at flat spells and weak, short-period windswells that won’t get you excited. This is one of those times where it’s better to keep the board in the car and wait it out.
The first real pulse of energy shows up on Wednesday the 9th of September. The swell comes up to about 6ft from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate at 443. Now, the catch is the wind. It’s a fresh cross-shore from the NW, making for lumpy, cross-chop conditions. The surf quality is still poor, so keep your expectations in check. It’s just not clean enough to be a standout.
We then slip back into a very quiet spell after that. The swell drops right down again through to the 21st of September. There are pockets of clean conditions, like Thursday the 10th morning with a gentle offshore from the SW, but the swell is barely 2ft. It’s just not enough to push you into anything decent. This gap of quiet surf lasts for over a week.
Looking further out, there’s a bigger push of energy on Tuesday the 22nd of September. The morning shows a solid 7ft swell from the north with a 7-second period, pushing combined energy up to 494. That’s a moderate to strong level of energy. The wind is onshore from the NNE though, which kills the quality for paddle surfing. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to a chunky 10ft from the north with 8-second period, and the wave energy rockets to 1097 – that’s strong. But again, it’s cross-onshore and choppy. The setup here looks far more interesting for kite surfing than for a clean surf session. With that size and onshore wind, it’s strictly for the experts if anyone even gives it a go.
When we do get a window, the go-to spot is East Runton. It’s beginner-friendly, so those bigger days on the 22nd are going to be way too much for less experienced surfers. The water temperature at the start of the period is sitting at 65°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year.
Overall, this forecast is mostly a washout. Don't hold your breath. The good news is, forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the SSE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 5 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | W 4 | NW 4 | NNW 5 |
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3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 157 | 443 | 228 | 89 | 44 | 33 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:10PM3.17m | 4:31AM3.38m | 5:19PM3.41m | 5:30AM3.74m | 6:12PM3.67m | 6:18AM4.09m | 6:56PM3.89m | 7:00AM4.35m | 7:35PM4.04m | 7:40AM4.50m | 8:12PM4.11m | 8:18AM4.52m | 8:46PM4.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10AM1.13m | 10:50PM1.29m | 11:29AM0.77m | 11:53PM1.04m | 12:26PM0.38m | 00:42AM0.79m | 1:11PM0.07m | 1:23AM0.59m | 1:51PM-0.12m | 2:00AM0.44m | 2:27PM-0.16m | 2:34AM0.37m | 3:01PM-0.07m | 3:07AM0.37m | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | WSW 3 | NNW 5 |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 228 | 89 | 44 | 33 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | W 3 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | N 14 |
1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | NW 4 | — |
4 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 10 | 157 | 443 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 10 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 488 | 307 | 318 | 1086 | 462 | 155 | 184 | 0 | 119 | 118 | 519 | 376 | 389 | 226 | 424 | 507 | 486 | 648 | 620 | 405 |
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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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