Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, WNW swell with 257 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at East Runton in the next 16 days are 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ll level with ya – this 16-day stretch at East Runton is a tough one. We’ve got a long gap of near-flat, junk surf to start, before a couple of windows pop up that might just be worth paddling out for. The water’s sitting at 19°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a solid two to three degrees above average, so you can get away with a thinner suit.
First up, the outlook until early September is grim. From Saturday the 29th of August right through to Tuesday the 8th of September, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell – most days showing less than 3 ft and combined energy barely cracking double digits (6 to 38). Winds are mostly cross-off or offshore, which would be nice if there was any wave to surf, but there isn’t. A few sessions have a bit of clean face, but you’d be scratching for a ride. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple.
Now, things start to stir a little on Tuesday morning the 8th of September. We get a pulse of 5 ft swell from the NNW with moderate energy (170) and light offshore wind from the WSW. That’s a surfable wave, but honestly, conditions are pretty ordinary. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it’ll be soft and crumbly. It’s not a standout, but if you’re desperate, there’s a chance for a few grovelly ones.
The best of the whole outlook comes on Saturday the 12th of September. Saturday morning, we’ve got 6 ft swell from the NW, a period of 6 seconds and combined energy of 206 – that’s moderate energy. Wind is light offshore from the SSW, meaning clean, open faces. This is the pick of the bunch for bigger swells, but at 6 ft, it’s pushing above beginner territory. It’s still surfable for most intermediates though. The afternoon holds 5 ft from the NNW with 217 energy and moderate offshore wind. This is the day to pencil in.
One thing to note – the break at East Runton is a beach setup, pretty exposed to the NNE direction, and it’s fairly consistent but can get crowded sometimes. The optimum swell direction here is NNE, so the NW and NNW swells we see are a little off-angle, but still workable. Keep in mind the short period (6 seconds) means these won’t have the power or shape of a groundswell – expect shorter, lumpier lines rather than clean walls.
For the rest of the second week, from the 13th onward, the swell backs off again to 3 ft or less with dropping energy. Nothing else worth chasing.
So the call: if you’ve got a window, target Saturday the 12th of September for the best chance at a few waves. The long gap before that is a write-off – but that one day has some moderate punch and clean wind. Keep it in your sights.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNE 7 | NNW 6 | NW 3 | N 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
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5 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 71 | 38 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 31 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:19PM3.89m | 8:24AM4.37m | 8:52PM3.96m | 8:58AM4.39m | 9:25PM3.96m | 9:34AM4.31m | 10:01PM3.87m | 10:13AM4.15m | 10:40PM3.71m | 10:57AM3.89m | 11:25PM3.47m | 11:50AM3.57m | 00:23AM3.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:33PM0.10m | 2:37AM0.51m | 3:06PM0.04m | 3:10AM0.47m | 3:38PM0.08m | 3:43AM0.50m | 4:13PM0.21m | 4:19AM0.59m | 4:49PM0.43m | 4:58AM0.74m | 5:32PM0.72m | 5:44AM0.94m | 6:24PM1.04m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNW 6 | SE 5 | N 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
5 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 8 | — | 38 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 31 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | — | W 3 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | W 3 | S 4 | — | N 9 | N 11 | S 7 | S 6 | — | N 10 | — | S 6 |
1 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 16 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | W 3 | — | — | S 5 | NE 4 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SSE 2 | NW 3 | W 3 | — | SW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | NW 5 | W 3 | — | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 5 | W 5 |
12 | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | 4 | 27 | 6 | 71 | 5 | — | 5 | 6 | 8 | 35 | 28 | 10 | 8 | 48 | 54 | 133 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 216 | 408 | 362 | 362 | 367 | 387 | 329 | 387 | 155 | 27 | 410 | 532 | 560 | 565 | 288 | 342 | 661 | 661 | 663 | 387 | 362 |
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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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