East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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