East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee, let’s chat about East Runton. This is a tough one, mate. I’m looking at the next 16 days, and honestly, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell on our hands. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until the 4th of August, so we’re looking at a blank run from now until then. That’s a long stretch of nothing to get excited about.

The water is a proper talking point, though. It’s sitting at 67°, which is a massive 6° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a very unusual anomaly, so you’ll be in for a warm dip if you do get in, but you’ll be doing more swimming than surfing for a while.

The first sign of life comes on Monday morning, the 4th of August. We’ve got a weak 3 ft swell from the ENE, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is only 80, so it’s weak. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the W at 6 mph, which will keep it clean. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and I’d agree. It’s a 1/10 at best. There’s a similar situation on the 10th of August – Monday morning again – with a 4 ft swell from the NW, light cross-off wind, and clean conditions. The combined energy gets up to 87, still weak. That’s your best bet, but it’s hardly a standout.

The 11th of August Tuesday morning sees a 3 ft swell from the N with a longer period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 120, which is moderate. The wind is light cross-off from the SE, so it’s clean. But again, the wave comment calls it poor surf conditions. The spot is East Runton, a beginner spot that’s fairly consistent, but with these tiny, weak swells, it’s not going to offer much. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but with conditions this poor, you’ll likely have the place to yourself.

Honestly, there’s no day I’d call a true standout. The swell never gets above 5 ft, and even then, the period is short and the wind is messy. The 6th of August Thursday afternoon has a 5 ft swell from the NE, but the wind is onshore and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” It’s a beach setup, so with that onshore wind, it’s going to be a choppy mess. If you’re a kite surfer, there might be more interest here, but for paddle surfing, it’s a pass.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, mate. It tends not to stay this poor for long around here, and things can change. But for now, leave the board in the van.

Rusty.

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