
Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, N swell with 421 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNE 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I gotta be straight with you. East Runton’s got nothing on the menu for the next sixteen days – from Saturday July 18th all the way to Sunday August 2nd, it’s a total bust. Every single report shows poor surf, not a single decent wave. That’s a full two‑week gap, and for a break that’s usually fairly reliable, that’s rough. The water’s running at 65°F – that’s about 5°F warmer than usual, which is pretty unusual. But warm water doesn’t help when the swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross‑onshore or onshore, and the energy numbers are mostly in the single digits or low double‑digits. The biggest pulse comes Sunday the 19th with 6ft of swell, but it’s onshore and lumpy – no good. Even the glassy, calm morning on August 1st only has 0.7ft of swell. You’d be sitting on a mirror. There’s nothing here for a surfer right now. Don’t give up hope – this place can come back to life quickly, and the forecast could shift. But as things stand, leave the sticks at home.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 5 |
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89 | 173 | 323 | 421 | 392 | 264 | 157 | 138 | 90 | 88 | 62 | 36 | 43 | 66 | 139 | 220 | 221 | 94 | 38 | 23 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 2:12PM3.12m | 2:56AM2.95m | 3:24PM3.03m | 4:00AM2.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:50AM1.41m | 8:34PM1.32m | 9:02AM1.48m | 9:47PM1.42m | ||||||||
4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 20 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 43 | 66 | — | — | — | 94 | 38 | 23 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | — | WNW 2 | — | NNW 5 |
89 | 173 | 323 | 421 | 392 | 264 | 157 | 138 | 90 | 88 | 62 | — | — | — | 139 | 220 | 221 | — | 1 | — | 33 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 289 | 289 | 289 | 289 | 71 | 159 | 575 | 159 | 508 | 557 | 119 | 729 | 664 | 159 | 289 | 223 | 0 | 155 | 1266 | 686 |
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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.










