
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, N swell with 35 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 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at the full 16-day picture for East Runton, I’ve got to say it’s a tough stretch. The surf is weak, small, and often messy. There’s not a single standout session worth paddling out for, and the whole period is basically a write-off for decent waves. The first real surf we see is from Saturday morning July 4th, but it’s only 2 ft from the north with a short 7-second period. Combined swell energy is just 23 (weak), and while the morning is clean with a cross-off breeze, that tiny swell won’t give you much to work with. The water temperature is 64°F, which is 6°F warmer than normal – that’s very unusual for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
Saturday afternoon stays small and clean but still 2 ft. Sunday July 5th: 2 ft from the northwest, but the period drops to 5 seconds – that’s short and weak, combined energy 30. Wind is cross, making it choppy. Not good. Monday July 6th: back to 2 ft, cross-off in the morning but clean, still no power. Tuesday July 7th: 1.0 ft in the morning, clean but tiny. The rest of the first week and into the second is a repeating pattern of tiny swell – 1.0 ft to 3 ft – with short periods and mostly onshore or cross-onshore wind. The combined energy stays in the single digits or low twenties, which is weak. It’s all "poor surf conditions" across every session.
The best of a bad bunch comes on Wednesday July 15th, where we get a 3 ft east swell with a 5-second period and combined energy 44 – still weak, but at least there’s a bit more size. The morning is cross-shore with a cross-chop, not great but not the worst. That afternoon swells to 4 ft from the east, same short period, energy up to 61, but the wind turns cross-onshore and choppy. That’s as big as it gets, but it’s still small, short-period, and messy.
From July 16th onward, it fades back to 2 ft and below, with combined energy dropping to 8 or less. The last few days have tiny 0.7 ft to 1.0 ft swell and onshore wind – barely a ripple.
Honestly, there’s nothing here to get excited about. If I had to point to one session that’s the least bad, it’d be Wednesday July 15th morning – that 3 ft east swell with cross-shore wind gives you something to mess around on, but it’s not good. For beginners, the water’s warm and the waves are small, so it’s safe for a splash, but don’t expect any proper rides. For anyone else, leave the board at home – this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, especially on the days with stronger cross-shore wind and some chop.
No standouts, no hidden gems. Just a long, flat, disappointing run. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, East Runton is a dud for the next 16 days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | ESE 4 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNW 3 |
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25 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 35 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:17PM3.37m | 10:24AM3.88m | 10:59PM3.30m | 11:04AM3.78m | 11:47PM3.24m | 11:51AM3.65m | 00:41AM3.19m | 12:48PM3.53m | 1:44AM3.17m | 1:55PM3.45m | 2:52AM3.22m | 3:08PM3.46m | 3:57AM3.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:35PM0.55m | 4:32AM0.96m | 5:14PM0.59m | 5:11AM1.07m | 5:55PM0.64m | 5:56AM1.17m | 6:40PM0.72m | 6:47AM1.26m | 7:33PM0.79m | 7:48AM1.31m | 8:35PM0.86m | 8:58AM1.27m | 9:46PM0.88m | 10:16AM1.13m | |||||||
— | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | |
— | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | 9:16 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | N 6 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 10 | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | — |
25 | 3 | — | 16 | 4 | 5 | 11 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | ENE 4 | N 6 | N 8 | ESE 4 | N 7 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | NE 7 | N 9 | N 6 | NE 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | W 4 | WSW 3 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 3 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 3 | — | NNW 3 |
3 | 25 | 19 | — | — | 14 | 1 | 21 | 13 | 1 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 661 | 657 | 255 | 408 | 507 | 555 | 472 | 555 | 499 | 472 | 559 | 460 | 451 | 499 | 179 | 410 | 407 | 311 | 433 | 362 | 300 |
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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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