East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
19.2° C
2.5° 

East Runton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


East Runton surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, N swell with 68 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s on the cards for East Runton over the next couple of weeks.

Look, I’m going to be straight with you: the next week to ten days is a write-off. From Monday the 10th right through to Monday the 17th, every single slot is rated as poor surf conditions. It’s a real gut punch. The waves are tiny, mostly under 2 feet, and what little bump we do get is being torn apart by winds that just won’t play ball – cross-on, onshore, choppy. The odd clean moment pops up on Wednesday the 12th morning and Thursday the 13th morning, but with swell heights at 2 feet and 2 feet, there just isn’t enough energy to work with. It’s one of those stretches where you’re better off checking the sandbars and crossing your fingers for a change.

Then, around the 20th of August, things start to look like they might shift. It’s still classified as poor surf, so don’t get too excited, but the numbers are climbing. On Thursday the 20th, we see a 4 ft to 4 ft swell from the NW and N, coming in at a short 5-second period. The energy is still low, in the 60 to 80 range, but it’s a sign of life after a long, flat spell. The downside? Winds are cross-on and onshore, so it’ll likely be messy for paddling.

The best of the whole outlook, and the only real standout, falls on Friday the 21st of August. This is the one to circle. We get a 4 ft to 5 ft swell from the N and NE, with the period climbing to 7 and then 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 163 and then 223 – that’s a moderate surge of wave energy hitting the coast. The wind Saturday morning the 22nd is also worth a look, with a 3 ft NNE swell at a longer 9-second period and 169 energy. Both days are still listed as poor surf conditions in the data, but honestly, with a bit of luck on the wind direction, there’s potential for a few fun, grunty peaks if a sandbank is holding.

Heading into the final week, the 24th and 25th bring cleaner looking conditions, with cross-off winds out of the west to WNW and a 3 ft to 2 ft ENE swell. The period sits around 5 to 6 seconds, so it’s a short, windswell, but the clean faces might give a couple of those weaker days a chance. The energy is low in the 15 to 51 range, so it’s not going to be pumping, but it beats staring at flat water.

To be fair, the water is sitting at 67°F which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so the sting is off the water temp if you do get in.

Honestly, there’s not a whole lot to chase. If you’re desperate for a paddle, keep an eye on the 21st and maybe the 22nd, but it’s not a run of vintage East Runton. Sometimes you just have to wait out the flat spells – this is one of them.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
4
0.8
N
5
0.5
N
5
0.7
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
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8
0.4
NNE
8
0.6
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4
0.6
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.3
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4
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NW
3
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NE
5
0.2
N
9
0.2
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9
0.2
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9
0.4
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5
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0.2
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9
0.7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
28
12
57
63
50
33
21
11
14
26
4
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9
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6
7
7
6
30
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
NNE
15
E
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
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ESE
20
SE
20
SE
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SE
20
SSW
15
NW
15
NE
25
NW
25
NW
15
N
10
W
10
NNW
20
NNE
25
NNE
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
5:18PM3.52m
5:40AM3.71m
6:17PM3.73m
6:31AM4.04m
7:08PM3.90m
7:17AM4.32m
7:54PM4.00m
8:01AM4.51m
8:37PM4.03m
8:42AM4.56m
9:17PM3.98m
9:22AM4.47m
9:55PM3.86m
Low Tide
11:28AM0.89m
00:00AM0.93m
12:32PM0.52m
00:53AM0.74m
1:24PM0.17m
1:39AM0.58m
2:10PM-0.08m
2:20AM0.48m
2:52PM-0.20m
2:59AM0.45m
3:31PM-0.17m
3:35AM0.48m
4:08PM0.00m
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5:35
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8:32
8:30
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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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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