East Runton surf break

East Runton surfForecast / East Anglia / UK

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East Runton surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's East Runton sea temperature is
10.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at East Runton in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 6th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
ESE
3
0.6
E
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.6
N
6
0.6
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
N
7
0.9
ENE
4
1.3
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
6
1.1
E
6
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
9
4
0
0
2
9
5
11
24
28
13
18
10
23
97
78
77
75
30
31
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
W
10
E
10
ESE
15
S
30
WSW
25
NNW
10
NNW
10
NE
10
SSW
15
NNW
20
N
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
15
ESE
10
SE
20
SE
10
SE
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:13PM4.03m
7:34AM3.96m
7:48PM4.04m
8:05AM3.97m
8:23PM3.98m
8:37AM3.91m
8:57PM3.84m
9:08AM3.80m
9:31PM3.64m
9:42AM3.65m
10:06PM3.40m
10:18AM3.49m
10:46PM3.14m
Low Tide
1:31PM0.59m
1:48AM0.38m
2:01PM0.50m
2:17AM0.46m
2:30PM0.47m
2:46AM0.57m
3:01PM0.51m
3:16AM0.72m
3:35PM0.62m
3:48AM0.88m
4:12PM0.78m
4:23AM1.07m
4:55PM0.97m
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5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:11
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8:22
8:22
8:24
8:27
8:28
8:30
8:31
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4
3
3
1
3
3
Temp °C
17
18
16
15
14
14
15
15
9
9
11
11
10
10
9
9
9
9
10
11
10
11
13
12
13
11
10
10
9
4
7
9
8
7
6
5
4
4
6
7
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
SE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.1
SE
5
0.6
N
6
0.6
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
N
7
0.6
N
6
0.4
N
7
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.6
SE
6
0.4
ENE
5
Energy kJ
1
9
3
5
1
24
28
13
18
10
23
15
28
34
21
25
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.3
ENE
4
0.1
N
11
0.4
NE
4
0.2
N
9
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
N
11
0.5
E
5
0.4
N
10
Energy kJ
1
4
2
4
6
2
3
14
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
9
0.4
N
10
0.2
ESE
5
Energy kJ
1
1
2
30
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.6
E
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.2
E
4
0.9
ENE
4
1.3
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
6
1.1
E
6
1.1
SE
6
0.8
W
4
Energy kJ
36
17
2
2
9
11
1
23
97
78
77
75
72
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
224
230
424
426
472
532
532
649
288
119
224
229
649
620
210
210
692
2
0
203
181
Best forecast wave conditions in East Anglia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
9
8
6
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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.

East Runton is 30 km (19 miles) from the city of Fakenham. If you plan a holiday in East Anglia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fakenham. Fakenham has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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