Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with 78 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, but the truth is there’s nothing that’s going to get the heart racing for a proper paddle. We’re looking at a long dry spell with barely a ripple for the first week and a half, before a little spike in size shows up later. You’ll have to be patient.
Starting off now, through the end of August and into the first week of September, it’s a tough watch. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7 ft to 2 ft, and coming from the north or northeast with short, weak periods of 5 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is barely registering, often below 20, so it’s really just flat or near-flat conditions for days on end. There’s a lot of offshore and cross-offshore wind in that stretch, which would be perfect if there was any wave to work with, but there isn’t. The water temp here was 66° on the 27th of August, which is much warmer than usual for the time of year, so at least it doesn’t feel like winter.
Around Monday, September 7th, we finally see a pulse. Monday afternoon brings a 7 ft swell out of the NNW, with a period of 6 seconds. That’s a short-period windswell, and the combined energy jumps to 309 – moderate to strong energy for sure. But the wind is cross-shore from the WNW at 9 mph, which isn’t ideal, and the report calls it marginal, so it’s not a clean, easy session. East Runton is a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent spot, but when it gets over 5 ft, it starts pushing it for less experienced surfers. This one is still okay for intermediates if you’re keen, but don’t expect perfection.
After that, Tuesday, September 8th has a 4 ft swell from the north with an 8-second period. The energy is 163, so moderate. But the wind is light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a little choppy. The following days drop right back down into the flat zone again, with tiny waves and clean offshore winds, but nothing to ride.
The one standout? It has to be that Monday afternoon, September 7th. It’s the only time where the size gets above knee-high with any real energy. The swell direction (NNW) is close to the optimum NNE for East Runton, so it’ll wrap in alright. But the short period means it won’t have that proper groundswell shape – it’ll be a bit lumpy and less organized. Still, it’s the best of a quiet spell.
Crowds at East Runton can pop up sometimes, so if you head out that Monday, you might have some company.
Honestly, for most of this outlook, you’re better off checking the forecast again in a few days. It’s a long wait for one average session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 8 | N 7 |
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58 | 49 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 38 | 33 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:14PM3.60m | 7:20AM4.07m | 7:47PM3.76m | 7:52AM4.26m | 8:19PM3.89m | 8:24AM4.37m | 8:52PM3.96m | 8:58AM4.39m | 9:25PM3.96m | 9:34AM4.31m | 10:01PM3.87m | 10:13AM4.15m | 10:40PM3.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:32AM0.74m | 2:01PM0.26m | 2:04AM0.60m | 2:33PM0.10m | 2:37AM0.51m | 3:06PM0.04m | 3:10AM0.47m | 3:38PM0.08m | 3:43AM0.50m | 4:13PM0.21m | 4:19AM0.59m | 4:49PM0.43m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | 2 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | WSW 4 | SE 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | — | N 6 | N 7 |
58 | 49 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 12 | 4 | — | 22 | 51 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ENE 6 | — | N 6 | N 6 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | N 8 | — |
— | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 33 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | S 6 | NE 7 | SE 7 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | S 3 | W 3 | W 5 | — | SW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | SSW 3 |
— | — | 9 | 7 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 53 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 38 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 555 | 155 | 179 | 179 | 220 | 288 | 418 | 362 | 141 | 619 | 387 | 399 | 387 | 257 | 300 | 387 | 389 | 155 | 68 | 80 |
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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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