East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
18.2° C
2.3° 

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: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, N swell with 54 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 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. Looking at the full 16-day window for East Runton, it's a tough stretch. The forecast shows a long, dry spell with barely a ripple. We're talking a full week and a half of nothing worth paddling out for. The first real pulse of energy doesn't arrive until Thursday, August 6th, and even then, it's not a clean situation.

The first break of the period is a solid gap of no-surf days. The only break on the menu, East Runton, is a beginner-friendly, fairly exposed spot that likes a swell from the NNE. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The wait is on. From now until Wednesday, August 5th, it's a write-off. Swell heights are barely a whisper, all under 3 ft, and the wind is all over the place. The combined energy is stuck in the low double digits (2-44), which is weak. Not a single wave worth chasing.

Alright, now to the only real potential. On Thursday, August 6th , we finally see some size. The morning brings a 5 ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 190. But here's the kicker: it's a cross-on shore wind, and the wave comment is "poor surf conditions." A 5 ft wave with bumpy, onshore wind is going to be a mess. It's a surfable size for intermediate and up, but it won't be pretty. The energy is there, but the quality is not.

On Friday, August 7th , the swell holds. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the N, with a longer period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 207 in the morning and 216 in the afternoon. This is a proper groundswell pulse. But again, the wind is onshore from the N and NNE all day, with "poor surf conditions" flagged. The longer period means the waves will have more shape, but the onshore wind will chop it up. This is one for the experts only, as the size and conditions will be challenging. For a beginner, that 4 ft onshore is a no-go.

After that, the swell fades quickly. By Saturday, August 8th, the swell drops back to 2 ft, and the energy falls to 66. The rest of the window into the second week is just small, weak, and messy again.

So, here's the bottom line: There are no standouts. The best on offer is the Friday, August 7th session, but only if you're an experienced surfer who can handle a lumpy, onshore, 4 ft wave. The energy is there, but the wind is a killer. It's more of a promise than a pleasure. If you're a beginner, don't even bother looking at this stretch. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

This is a classic North Sea scenario: you wait and wait for a pulse, and when it arrives, the wind is wrong. The crowd profile at East Runton is "sometimes" busy, so on the Friday, you might have company, but it's a big stretch of sand. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°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 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW 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
0.9
NW
5
0.9
NW
4
0.6
N
5
0.7
N
7
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
9
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N
9
0.3
N
10
0.3
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9
0.3
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9
0.3
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
4
0.2
N
8
0.6
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.6
E
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
29
38
32
21
54
32
41
26
28
16
14
13
12
34
6
5
12
8
28
14
Wind (km/h)
40
W
25
NW
30
WNW
25
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
15
W
20
ESE
20
SSE
15
ESE
40
SE
20
S
25
WSW
10
WNW
30
NW
15
NW
20
ESE
25
SE
20
WNW
10
NW
5
WNW
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
4:58AM3.12m
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
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17
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28
33
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Feels °C
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15
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13
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16
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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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