Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with 199 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with N 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks around here are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.
Right now, and for the next week and a bit, it’s a write-off. The swell is small, the wind is messy, and the energy just isn’t there. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions from today, Friday the 21st, all the way through to the end of the month. The water is sitting at 67°F, which is much warmer than we’d expect for this time of year, so that’s a weird one.
The only real glimmer of hope in that first week comes on the morning of Sunday the 23rd at East Runton. The wind is glassy, which is a massive positive, and we’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the NNE. It’s surfable, but it’s nothing to get excited about. The swell energy is weak (109), and the crowd is likely to be around. The swell period is short at 8 seconds, so it won’t have much push. It’s a beginner-friendly option, but don’t expect any gems.
The real standout, the one that’s been sitting in the long-range forecast, is the morning of Friday the 4th of September. That’s a full two weeks out, so keep your fingers crossed, but this one has potential. East Runton is looking at an 8ft swell from the north with a 9-second period. That’s a big jump – the combined energy is massive at 1108. The wind is glassy again, which is exactly what you want. This is strong, powerful swell, and the entire setup is clean. It’s going to be a proper session, but that size is for experienced surfers only. Beginners should stay well clear.
The afternoon of that same Friday, the 4th, holds up okay too with a 7ft swell from the NNW, but the wind is cross-offshore and the energy drops to 614. Still good, but the morning is the peak.
The following morning, Saturday the 5th of September, we’ve got a 5ft north swell with offshore wind from the southwest. It’s good, but it’s a step down from the day before.
So, the summary is: forget the next week. It’s flat and messy. Mark your calendar for the morning of the 4th of September. That’s the one to watch. Get ready for a proper session if the forecast holds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, light winds from the SE by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 110 | 167 | 194 | 199 | 145 | 109 | 113 | 60 | 36 | 20 | 126 | 170 | 108 | 45 | 42 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:55AM2.81m | 2:43PM2.81m | 3:23AM2.80m | 4:07PM2.83m | 4:36AM2.97m | 5:11PM2.98m | 5:29AM3.24m | 5:59PM3.19m | 6:11AM3.54m | 6:39PM3.40m | 6:47AM3.83m | 7:14PM3.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM1.50m | 7:59AM1.54m | 8:49PM1.64m | 9:46AM1.56m | 10:31PM1.58m | 11:18AM1.37m | 11:37PM1.38m | 12:12PM1.08m | 00:22AM1.15m | 12:53PM0.77m | 00:58AM0.93m | 1:28PM0.49m | 1:32AM0.74m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 14 | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 145 | 109 | 113 | 60 | 36 | 20 | — | — | — | 45 | 42 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | SE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | SE 3 | SW 3 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 110 | 167 | 194 | 199 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 126 | 170 | 108 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 6 | 45 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 289 | 252 | 289 | 31 | 0 | 222 | 155 | 532 | 536 | 223 | 532 | 532 | 27 | 80 | 289 | 183 | 224 | 362 | 362 |
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