East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
18.6° 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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NW swell with 62 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for East Runton this week:

The most powerful waves expected at East Runton in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 27th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a cuppa and listen up. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at East Runton are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a real flat spell on the horizon, so don’t be expecting to get the board wet for a good while.

Right now, and for the first few days, the swell is almost non-existent. We’re talking tiny dribbles of 0.3ft. The wave energy is next to nothing, with readings like 2 and 14 (you know, barely a ripple). The wind is all over the place, mostly cross or cross-off, but it doesn’t matter because there’s no wave to ride. The water is currently a balmy 66°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bathtub, but there’s nothing to surf in it.

This flat run stretches on for a solid week. The swell stays tiny, well under 2ft, right through to the start of August. The wind is a bit of a mix, but it’s all pointless. You’ll see a few glassy mornings on the 3rd of August and the 5th of August, with near-zero wind, but the swell is still just 0.7ft. It’s a total tease.

It’s not until the 7th of August, Friday morning, that we finally see a pulse of energy. The swell jumps to 3ft from the north, with a moderate wave energy of 117. The wind is cross-on, so it’s going to be a bit choppy, but at least there’s something to paddle for. It’s still not great, but it’s the best we’ve got all week.

Then on the 9th of August, Sunday morning, we get the biggest swell of the whole outlook – 5ft from the north-northeast. The wave energy is a solid 215. The problem is the wind is a fresh cross-shore, so it’s gonna be lumpy and messy. For a beach break like East Runton, this is more of a wind-swell mess than a surfer’s dream. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s just a bit of bumpy, weak energy. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.

The 10th of August, Monday morning, brings a bit of offshore wind from the south, but the swell has already dropped back to 2ft. It’ll be clean, but gutless.

So, the one standout, if you can call it that, is the 9th of August. That 5ft NNE swell is the only time we get any real size. But with the cross-shore wind and short period, it’s not going to be a pretty sight. For the rest of the time, East Runton is just a flat, wind-affected patch of water. The fact that the beach is fairly consistent means it usually turns on, but this two-week block is a bit of a dead zone. Forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope, but for now, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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N
9
0.9
NW
4
1.2
NW
5
1
NW
5
0.5
N
5
0.4
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
10
0.6
ESE
5
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.3
N
7
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
28
62
41
12
20
43
38
25
14
16
15
13
5
5
5
5
10
4
6
39
Wind (km/h)
35
W
25
NNW
35
WNW
25
WNW
15
NW
15
W
15
WSW
10
ENE
15
S
10
SE
35
SSE
20
WSW
25
W
15
W
20
N
20
NW
25
E
10
W
25
WNW
10
ENE
5
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
5:25PM3.15m
5:47AM3.30m
6:13PM3.29m
6:30AM3.52m
6:55PM3.41m
7:08AM3.74m
7:33PM3.52m
7:44AM3.94m
8:09PM3.60m
8:17AM4.09m
8:44PM3.65m
8:50AM4.18m
9:18PM3.67m
Low Tide
11:35AM1.28m
11:58PM1.25m
12:28PM1.07m
00:42AM1.09m
1:11PM0.85m
1:20AM0.93m
1:50PM0.64m
1:54AM0.80m
2:26PM0.46m
2:28AM0.72m
3:01PM0.33m
3:01AM0.68m
3:35PM0.26m
3:34AM0.68m
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Temp °C
20
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18
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34
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17
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Feels °C
15
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27
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14
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15
14
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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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