East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you straight off the bat: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and grim for waves around here. The swell windows are just not lining up with any decent wind, and we’re staring down the barrel of a long stretch of small, messy surf. Honestly, from now through the whole 16-day run, there’s not a single session I’d tell you to drop everything for. The waves just aren’t there.

We’re looking at a real dry spell. From the 10th through to the 25th of August, there’s nothing that even gets close to worth paddling out for. The swell energy is weak, mostly in the single digits and low double digits (like 25, 32, 53), which tells you there’s just nothing pushing in. The waves that do show are tiny, mostly under 3ft, and when they do appear, the wind is usually cross-shore, onshore, or just making it choppy and lumpy.

Now, the only spot we’ve got on the radar is East Runton, a fairly consistent beach break that’s a beginner-friendly setup. But with tiny, weak swells, it’s just not going to offer anything. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there, but you won’t need to worry about that if you’re not getting wet.

The first week is a write-off. Monday the 10th has some 3-3ft swell from the NNW, but it’s a 4-second period and cross-onshore wind – total junk. That energy is weak at 25-32, and it’s just choppy. The rest of that week is even smaller, with 2ft to 2ft dribble. The wind does go cross-offshore on the morning of Wednesday the 12th, but there’s no swell to speak of. It’s a tease.

Into the second week, it doesn’t get any better. The swell stays tiny, and the winds aren't helping. There’s a slight bump in period on the 17th (9 seconds), but the swell height is only 2ft, and the wind is cross-off to cross – not clean. The energy is still weak, around 56-62. Everything after that just fades to nothing. By the 20th and 21st, we’re looking at less than a foot of slop with onshore winds. It’s bleak.

So, what’s the call? There’s nothing here. This is a blank run that’s more normal for this stretch of coast. The swell direction never matches what the break wants (which is a NNE swell), and we just don’t get the size. If you’re desperate, the mornings of the 17th or 18th have a bit more period, but with that tiny size and wind, it’s not worth the paddle. Honestly, if the wind is up, it might be better to look at something else because the surf setup here with these winds and no waves isn't worth your time. I’d say sit this one out, check the charts again next week. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a solid no-go.

Keep it salty.

Rusty

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