
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with 367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at East Runton. I’m going to be straight with you—this is a tough outlook. The 16-day window starts on Tuesday 14 July, and the first couple of weeks are pretty much a write-off for decent surf. The water is sitting at 66°F and that’s a full 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual.
The swell is small and weak, barely registering any energy. The best waves we see in the whole period are on Saturday 18 July and Sunday 19 July, but even then, the conditions are rough. On Saturday morning, we get a 5ft swell from the north, with a period of 6 seconds, and combined wave energy of (163). That’s moderate energy, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the NNW at 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy. Not the kind of day you’d paddle out for—this is more of a kite-surfing setup. The afternoon is a bit better with a 5ft north swell, period of 7 seconds, and energy of (198), but again, it’s choppy with a moderate cross-onshore.
Sunday 19 July might be the pick of the bunch, but it’s still not a standout. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the north, period of 9 seconds, and energy of (340). That’s the biggest swell and the best period we’ll see, and the longer period means there’ll be more energy in the water. But the wind is still a moderate cross-onshore from the NNW at 16 mph, so it’ll be choppy. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might not have it to yourself, but it’s not going to be packed. Still, for a beginner, this 5ft swell is a bit much. For experienced surfers, it’s manageable but not great.
After that, the size drops off quickly. By Monday 20 July, we’re down to 3ft, and the wind is light, but it’s still cross-onshore. The rest of the week is small, weak, and mostly onshore. There’s a long gap from 21 July right through to 28 July with barely any surf to speak of—just tiny 0.7ft to 1ft waves with no energy. The only real chance of something clean comes on Wednesday 29 July, when the wind goes cross-offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, and the forecast says “clean.” But the swell is only 1ft from the northeast, period of 6 seconds, and energy of (10). That’s barely a ripple. East Runton is a fairly consistent beach break, but this run is a real dud. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
111 | 84 | 69 | 40 | 29 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 57 | 92 | 163 | 198 | 328 | 340 | 311 | 193 | 107 | 83 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:31AM4.21m | 11:13PM3.50m | 11:18AM3.94m | 00:01AM3.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:42AM0.77m | 5:22PM0.24m | 5:23AM0.94m | 6:05PM0.53m | ||||||||
4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | NNE 10 | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 328 | — | — | 193 | 107 | 83 | 51 | |
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) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | — | N 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — |
111 | 84 | 69 | 40 | 29 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 57 | 92 | 163 | 198 | — | 340 | 311 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 453 | 499 | 508 | 575 | 407 | 508 | 686 | 407 | 311 | 555 | 1696 | 405 | 289 | 289 | 76 | 252 | 223 | 0 | 2 | 561 | 184 |
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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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