East Runton Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.94° N 1.25° E

East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's East Runton sea temperature is
18.7°C
2.2° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NW swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at East Runton in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the outlook for East Runton.

To be straight with you, this is a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The forecast calls for a long run of days where the conditions just aren't making the grade. We're looking at a gap of about two weeks, from the start of the period right through to the middle of September, where the surf is small, messy, or just not worth the paddle. The water temperature is running a notable 2° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a bit of a warm bath, but that’s about the only positive.

For the first week or so, the swell is tiny—mostly between 1ft and 2ft—with periods that are short and weak. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off from the west, which keeps things clean but doesn't save the lacking size. There's a bit of a bump around Saturday the 5th with a 5ft swell from the NW, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the wind is cross-shore, making for lumpy, poor quality conditions. The combined energy is only 151 (moderate) but it's all chop and no shape.

The best chance for a surfable wave comes later. On Saturday the 12th of September, the morning shows a 6ft swell from the NW with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 245 (moderate), and the wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it won't be too messy. This sets up a bit of a beach break that’s about 5ft to 6ft, meaning it's pushing into the zone for stronger surfers but not expert-only. The break is fairly consistent and the crowds are "sometimes," so you might have some company. The swell direction from the NW is a decent match for the optimal NNE direction. This is the standout of the whole period, but keep in mind it's a swell with a short period, so the waves will be a bit crumbly and less powerful than a longer-period groundswell. It's a look, not a guarantee.

Later in the second week, the surf fades again. The 13th of September has a brief cleaner look with a 3ft swell from the N and a glassy morning, but it's small. From there, it's back to tiny waves and flat spells through the 18th.

So, the long and short of it: there's a very long wait for anything worthwhile. The only real spot on the radar is Saturday the 12th of September, with a 6ft NW swell. It's not perfect, but it's the best on offer. Keep your expectations low for the rest of the window.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning).

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Friday
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Saturday
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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151
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28
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123
Wind (km/h)
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35
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WNW
10
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15
S
25
SSW
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SSE
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WSW
35
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High Tide
10:57AM3.89m
11:25PM3.47m
11:50AM3.57m
00:23AM3.22m
1:01PM3.25m
1:42AM3.06m
2:37PM3.09m
3:15AM3.11m
4:10PM3.17m
4:31AM3.38m
5:19PM3.41m
5:30AM3.74m
6:12PM3.67m
Low Tide
5:32PM0.72m
5:44AM0.94m
6:24PM1.04m
6:47AM1.16m
7:36PM1.31m
8:20AM1.27m
9:17PM1.42m
10:10AM1.13m
10:50PM1.29m
11:29AM0.77m
11:53PM1.04m
12:26PM0.38m
00:42AM0.79m
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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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