East Runton surf break

East Runton surfForecast / East Anglia / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 14 May 2026 BST
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East Runton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's East Runton sea temperature is
11.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (May 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 15th May)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
5
0.9
N
4
1.2
N
5
1.9
N
8
1.9
N
10
1.4
N
10
1.1
N
10
1
N
10
0.8
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.9
WSW
4
1
WSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
31
85
408
696
424
239
183
101
55
38
22
12
12
5
1
1
2
1
0
0
Wind (km/h)
20
N
30
NNW
25
NNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
E
20
SSW
20
S
25
SW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
25
S
35
S
20
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:16AM3.58m
5:18PM3.87m
5:57AM3.87m
6:04PM4.13m
6:37AM4.09m
6:50PM4.33m
7:18AM4.23m
7:36PM4.42m
7:59AM4.29m
8:23PM4.37m
8:41AM4.25m
9:11PM4.18m
9:26AM4.15m
10:02PM3.88m
Low Tide
11:31AM1.00m
11:58PM0.30m
12:18PM0.71m
00:43AM0.14m
1:02PM0.44m
1:28AM0.08m
1:47PM0.23m
2:13AM0.13m
2:32PM0.12m
2:57AM0.28m
3:20PM0.12m
3:43AM0.51m
4:11PM0.21m
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4:58
4:58
4:56
4:54
4:52
4:50
4:50
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8:44
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:50
8:52
8:52
1
1
1
1
4
1
3
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
9
9
8
8
9
8
10
12
11
13
13
10
13
14
11
16
18
15
14
15
13
3
2
2
-1
2
4
7
10
7
9
8
7
10
10
7
12
15
12
8
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
5
1.4
N
10
1.1
N
10
1
N
10
0.8
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
17
424
239
183
101
55
38
22
12
12
5
1
1
2
1
6
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
5
0.9
N
4
1.2
N
5
1.9
N
8
1.9
N
10
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
SSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.7
SSE
4
1
SSE
4
1
SSE
4
0.8
S
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
1
WSW
4
Energy kJ
34
31
85
408
696
1
2
2
2
3
13
40
40
21
14
35
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
311
434
336
668
223
27
0
27
0
203
141
119
365
440
354
362
80
233
313
340
285
Best forecast wave conditions in East Anglia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
3
3
1
2
3
1
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
5
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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.

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