East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
18.6° C
3.3° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, N swell with 445 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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 – this stretch of the forecast is a tough one for East Runton. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but honestly, there’s not a single day where the conditions come together to give us a proper surf session. The first proper recommendation doesn’t show up until the 16th of July, and even then, it’s a no-go.

From Thursday the 16th right through to the end of the month, every single session is marked as "poor surf conditions." The swell energy is weak, barely cracking 18 (weak energy) on the 16th, and the wind is almost always a stiff cross-onshore mess, chopping up whatever small waves try to form. The water temperature on the 16th is sitting at 66°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than average for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be in for a warm bath, but don’t expect any decent waves.

We get a bit of a bump in swell around the 18th and 19th, with some north swell pushing 5 ft to 6 ft, and the energy climbing into the moderate range (198 to 405). But the problem is the wind – a solid 15 to 19 mph from the NNW, hitting that cross-onshore, making it lumpy and choppy. The period is short, between 6 and 9 seconds, so it’s just messy windswell, not proper groundswell. For a beach break like East Runton, that’s just a washing machine. At that size, with that wind, it’s honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

There’s a brief moment on the 25th of July, Saturday afternoon, where the wind switches to a cross-offshore from the west, and the swell is 4 ft from the north with moderate energy (124). The wave comment still says "clean," but the overall score is still a zero for poor surf conditions. The period is only 7 seconds, so it’s not going to hold shape.

The rest of the run is a series of tiny, weak waves – 1 ft, 0.7 ft, even 0.3 ft – with the odd glassy morning on the 28th, but there’s just no energy (3 on the combined scale). From the 29th onward, we’ve got flat spells with zero energy.

So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t a standout. The 25th of July afternoon has the best wind, but the swell is still poor. For a consistent beach like East Runton, this kind of blank run is a bit unusual, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d leave the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.7
NE
4
0.4
N
6
0.6
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.9
N
5
1.2
N
6
1.5
N
7
1.7
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7
1.7
N
8
1.6
N
9
1.3
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8
1.1
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8
1.1
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7
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
1.1
N
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
9
9
11
34
102
198
298
405
404
229
149
131
77
45
60
70
57
51
111
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
30
N
30
NNW
25
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
15
SSW
10
NW
20
N
20
N
Wind State
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on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
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
12:08PM3.63m
00:53AM3.14m
1:06PM3.34m
1:51AM3.01m
Low Tide
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
6:07AM1.11m
6:48PM0.83m
6:54AM1.27m
7:36PM1.11m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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