
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, N swell with 564 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with NNE 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 (Jul 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get this straight right off the bat. The outlook for the next 16 days is a real bummer, I gotta be honest with you. Every single entry in the forecast for East Runton is tagged as "poor surf conditions." There's not a single recommendation to be had. We're looking at a blank run, and I mean completely blank. For a spot that's fairly consistent, this is a tough stretch, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so don't throw the board in the shed just yet.
Let's start with the water. When we do finally get a little bump, the water temp is sitting at 65°F with a 6°F anomaly, meaning it's much warmer than normal for this time of year. You'll be in a shorty for sure, maybe even trunks.
The first few days, from Friday the 17th through to the 22nd, we're looking at tiny, weak windswell. The combined energy is barely cracking 100 (13 to 89), so it's just weak. Winds are a consistent cross-onshore from the NNW, making everything choppy and lumpy. Not worth paddling out.
Then on the 22nd, we get a gust of wind, and by the morning of the 23rd, we see the biggest swell of the whole period: 6ft from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 421 – that's a moderate pulse. But here's the kicker: the wind is howling out of the NNW at 22 mph, straight cross-onshore. It's going to be a lumpy, messy mess. This is the only time the swell gets over 5ft, so it's not for beginners, but with those winds, it's not really for anyone on a paddleboard. Honestly, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
After that, the swell drops off fast. We get a brief moment on the 24th morning with a light breeze from the NW at 6 mph, but the swell is only 2ft with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 75. It's a cross-shore wind, so it might be a little cleaner, but there's just no power.
The rest of the month is a washout. From the 25th all the way to the 1st of August, we're looking at tiny, weak swells, usually under 3ft, with periods dropping to 3 or 4 seconds. Combined energy is almost always in the single digits or low double digits. The winds are all over the place – onshore, cross-on, cross-off – but it doesn't matter when there's no wave to ride.
So, to sum it up: there's nothing to get excited about. The best you'll find is a tiny, clean-ish window on the 24th morning, but it's barely a ripple. This is a proper dry spell for East Runton. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but for now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the N by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 31 | 89 | 192 | 340 | 395 | 413 | 200 | 149 | 103 | 70 | 50 | 37 | 33 | 55 | 193 | 466 | 421 | 302 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:41PM3.86m | 9:46AM4.38m | 10:27PM3.69m | 10:31AM4.21m | 11:13PM3.50m | 11:18AM3.94m | 00:01AM3.31m | 12:08PM3.63m | 00:53AM3.14m | 1:06PM3.34m | 1:51AM3.01m | 2:12PM3.12m | 2:56AM2.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:01AM0.64m | 4:39PM0.02m | 4:42AM0.77m | 5:22PM0.24m | 5:23AM0.94m | 6:05PM0.53m | 6:07AM1.11m | 6:48PM0.83m | 6:54AM1.27m | 7:36PM1.11m | 7:50AM1.41m | 8:34PM1.32m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | |
— | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | N 7 | — | NNE 6 | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 200 | — | 103 | — | 50 | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | 143 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 8 | — | NNE 6 | — | NNE 6 | — | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — |
11 | 31 | 89 | 192 | 340 | 395 | 413 | — | 149 | — | 70 | — | 37 | — | 55 | 193 | 466 | 421 | 302 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 734 | 286 | 289 | 289 | 286 | 289 | 289 | 44 | 68 | 289 | 155 | 288 | 954 | 119 | 664 | 289 | 336 | 289 | 289 | 28 |
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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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