
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 offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, N swell with 440 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 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 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.
| 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 | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get honest about what we're looking at for the upcoming stretch.
Right off the bat, I gotta level with you – it's a tough outlook for East Runton. Over the next 16 days, there's not a single session the model considers worth paddling out for. Every single entry in this forecast is marked as "poor surf conditions." We've got a blank run on our hands, plain and simple.
The issue starts from the jump. Saturday the 18th through to the end of the month, we see some pulses of swell, but the wind just won't play ball. For the first week, it's mostly cross-onshore or onshore breezes, blowing anywhere from a moderate 12 mph up to a stiff 22 mph on Sunday the 19th, when we do see a 5.6 ft swell (N, 9s). That combination is just lumpy, choppy junk.
Even when the swell drops and we get cleaner cross-off winds late in the first week and into the second, the wave heights fizzle out to nothing. By the time we hit the 27th, we're looking at 0.3 ft dribble. The combined swell energy tells the story too, dropping from moderate readings like 440 during that messy Sunday to a pathetic 3 or 2 by the end of July. August starts with a brief period of flatness before a tiny 1.6 ft to 3 ft pulse rolls in on the 1st and 2nd – but again, it's too small to be worth your time.
The water temp is a notable 65.3°F on the 18th, which is a whopping 5.4°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that's very unusual, but it's about the only upside.
So, what's the call? It's a solid 16 days with no real recommendations to chase. This kind of blank run does happen here. The consistent poor quality means it's unlikely to get good quickly, but forecasts can always shift. For now, you're better off finding something else to do. The gear can wait.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
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178 | 332 | 440 | 320 | 228 | 153 | 115 | 79 | 51 | 37 | 28 | 44 | 77 | 187 | 263 | 178 | 86 | 49 | 32 | 19 | |
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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross-on | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 4:52 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 28 | 44 | — | — | — | — | 86 | 49 | 32 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | WSW 2 | — | — |
178 | 332 | 440 | 320 | 228 | 153 | 115 | 79 | 51 | 37 | — | — | 77 | 187 | 263 | 178 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 289 | 289 | 289 | 71 | 159 | 961 | 159 | 524 | 159 | 119 | 159 | 664 | 215 | 159 | 210 | 0 | 155 | 1244 | 573 |
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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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