
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NNW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at East Runton in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and Fahrenheit.
Honestly, this is a grim stretch to start. We’re looking at a big, dry gap from Thursday the 3rd right through the middle of next week. Tiny, wind-battered, and flat. The wind is howling out of the west, and that little 1ft swell from the north with an 11-second period just doesn’t have a chance. The water is 66°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year—about 4°F above average. Comfortable, but not worth suiting up for.
The first sign of life is Saturday the 5th. The morning shows a jump to 5ft from the northwest, but it’s a short, choppy 6-second period. The combined swell energy is moderate at 175, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it a lumpy, cross-chop mess. That afternoon cleans up a bit with lighter winds, dropping to 3ft, but it’s still not great. Looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are total write-offs. Wednesday the 9th brings a bit more size—4ft from the north and northwest, 8-second period, with moderate energy around 173-196—but the wind is fresh and cross-shore, churning it up. No thanks.
We get a little glassy moment on Friday the 11th morning. It’s tiny at 1ft from the north, 8-second period, and the wind is glassy—dead calm. Clean, but no power. Maybe a knee-high dribble.
The real standout, if you can wait, is way out there. On Wednesday the 16th, the afternoon looks promising. A 4ft swell from the north with a 6-second period, but the combined energy jumps to 140. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore from the west, keeping it clean. It’s modest, but it’s the best we’ve seen.
Then, Thursday the 17th is the one to mark. The morning delivers 6ft from the north, 8-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 387—strong. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, which will create some chop, but there’s real power. This is for experienced surfers only; 6ft is too much for beginners. The afternoon drops to 5ft with lighter winds, but it’s cross-onshore, so a bit bumpy. For a spot like East Runton, which is fairly exposed to the north-northeast and can get crowded, this is the best on offer. The waves will have some push, and the direction is spot on.
So, a long wait with a lot of dross, but that Thursday the 17th gives us something to hope for. Keep an eye on the 16th afternoon, too. Long way out, so don’t bet the farm, but it’s the only light in the tunnel.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | ESE 4 | WNW 4 | NNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 5 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 175 | 123 | 63 | 27 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 525 | 196 | 173 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:57AM3.89m | 11:25PM3.47m | 11:50AM3.57m | 00:23AM3.22m | 1:01PM3.25m | 1:42AM3.06m | 2:37PM3.09m | 3:15AM3.11m | 4:10PM3.17m | 4:31AM3.38m | 5:19PM3.41m | 5:30AM3.74m | 6:12PM3.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM0.72m | 5:44AM0.94m | 6:24PM1.04m | 6:47AM1.16m | 7:36PM1.31m | 8:20AM1.27m | 9:17PM1.42m | 10:10AM1.13m | 10:50PM1.29m | 11:29AM0.77m | 11:53PM1.04m | 12:26PM0.38m | 00:42AM0.79m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | NNW 5 | S 4 | S 6 | — | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 |
22 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 1 | — | 123 | 63 | 27 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 196 | 173 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | SSE 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WSW 3 | SSE 2 | S 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | W 6 | WNW 5 | NNW 9 | WNW 4 | — | W 4 |
28 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 29 | 63 | 175 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 193 | 138 | 525 | 15 | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 216 | 183 | 362 | 340 | 659 | 429 | 376 | 31 | 27 | 222 | 224 | 212 | 345 | 422 | 488 | 462 | 661 | 68 | 316 | 155 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in East Anglia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










