East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
18.8° C
3.8° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NE swell with 147 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. The next 16 days are looking pretty bleak for a proper surf. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, onshore slop, and only a brief moment where things get a bit more interesting, but even then, it’s a messy affair.

The whole outlook is dominated by a persistent run of tiny, short-period windswell and cross-onshore winds. From now, right through until the 19th of July, the waves are pathetic, the energy is pitiful, and the wind is just ruining what little shape there is. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple. The best of a bad bunch looks like it might be on the 20th and 21st of July, but don’t get your hopes up too high.

The only real pulse of energy comes in on Monday the 20th of July. East Runton sees a jump in swell height to 5 ft, coming from the NNE. The combined energy hits 182 (moderate energy) by the morning and 225 (moderate energy) in the afternoon. That’s a proper push of water compared to the rest of the run. But here’s the catch – the wind is onshore from the NE, blowing at 9 to 12 mph. That’s going to put a chop on the surface and make it a lumpy, bumpy affair. The period is short at 6 to 7 seconds, so it’s all windswell, not groundswell. It’s not clean, but it’s the only day with any real size. This is a day for the experienced locals who don’t mind a battle, not a beginner's wave. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

The following day, Tuesday the 21st of July, the swell drops back to 4 ft, but the period stretches out to 9 seconds, which is a better sign. The energy is still moderate at 193. The wind is still onshore from the NE, but lighter at 12 mph. This might offer a slightly cleaner, more lined-up wave than the 20th, but it’s still onshore, so don’t expect perfection.

Beyond that, it’s a rapid fade back to nothing. By the 22nd, we’re down to 2 ft and the energy is gone. The last week of the outlook is a write-off, with flat, ankle-biters and messy winds.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the 20th and 21st are your only window, but it’s going to be a slog. The wind just isn’t playing ball. If it was a bit more offshore, this could have been a fun little window, but as it stands, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean surf session. Keep your eyes on the charts, things can change. This area is known for flat spells, so this is pretty normal.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.3
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.3
ENE
5
0.9
E
5
1
ENE
5
1.3
E
6
0.9
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
E
4
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
ENE
5
0.4
NNW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
108
147
130
121
91
68
55
83
42
40
103
45
22
37
40
19
9
4
4
4
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
NW
15
NNW
20
N
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
High Tide
4:57AM3.54m
5:22PM3.74m
5:51AM3.78m
6:20PM3.90m
6:42AM4.02m
7:14PM4.01m
7:30AM4.24m
8:05PM4.03m
8:16AM4.40m
8:54PM3.98m
9:01AM4.45m
9:41PM3.86m
9:46AM4.38m
10:27PM3.69m
Low Tide
11:29AM0.88m
00:04AM0.71m
12:33PM0.57m
1:00AM0.60m
1:29PM0.27m
1:50AM0.52m
2:21PM0.04m
2:36AM0.50m
3:09PM-0.09m
3:19AM0.54m
3:55PM-0.10m
4:01AM0.64m
4:39PM0.02m
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4:43
4:43
4:46
4:47
4:48
4:48
4:50
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9:15
9:15
9:14
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Temp °C
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19
Feels °C
12
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16
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21
17
15
15
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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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