Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at East Runton in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk turkey about East Runton for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest, it’s looking pretty bleak. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf with poor winds, and only one day that really stands out as worth the paddle, and that’s a while off. The water’s running much warmer than usual for this time of year at 66°, which is nice for a dip, but it won’t save the waves.
The first week is a write-off. From Monday the 24th through the 31st, the swell is small and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, leaving us with lumpy, choppy conditions. There’s a brief moment early on Thursday the 27th with a light offshore breeze and a clean 4ft swell from the ENE, but it’s weak and short-period, so still pretty average. Don’t get too excited.
Then we hit a proper flat spell. From the 1st through the 5th of September, there’s almost nothing to ride. The wave energy is negligible, and what little bump appears gets torn up by strong winds. You’d be better off doing anything else.
The one real standout is Tuesday the 8th of September. The wind goes clean and cross-offshore, the swell pushes up to a more interesting 4ft to 5ft from the NNW, and the period stretches out to 10-11 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to 260 in the morning and 478 in the afternoon – the only real push we see in the whole window. It’s a beach break, so that longer period might make it a bit sectiony, but it’s the best we’ve got. It’s promising, but it’s over a week out, so don’t bank on it.
Before that, the weekend of the 6th and 7th looks messy, and the 6th morning is too short-period and cross-shore to be any good. So, if you’re keen, keep an eye on that Tuesday the 8th. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the only day with any real potential. For now, the board stays in the van.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NW 5 | NE 7 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 8 |
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22 | 66 | 130 | 89 | 182 | 92 | 78 | 42 | 92 | 93 | 50 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 39 | 14 | 68 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:11PM2.98m | 5:29AM3.24m | 5:59PM3.19m | 6:11AM3.54m | 6:39PM3.40m | 6:47AM3.83m | 7:14PM3.60m | 7:20AM4.07m | 7:47PM3.76m | 7:52AM4.26m | 8:19PM3.89m | 8:24AM4.37m | 8:52PM3.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:37PM1.38m | 12:12PM1.08m | 00:22AM1.15m | 12:53PM0.77m | 00:58AM0.93m | 1:28PM0.49m | 1:32AM0.74m | 2:01PM0.26m | 2:04AM0.60m | 2:33PM0.10m | 2:37AM0.51m | 3:06PM0.04m | 3:10AM0.47m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | NNE 6 | — | N 6 | NNE 5 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NW 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NNW 5 | N 8 |
22 | — | — | 20 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | 93 | 50 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | 14 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | WSW 4 | ENE 6 | NNE 7 | S 6 | SE 5 | — | N 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 5 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | W 4 | — |
6 | 66 | 130 | 89 | 182 | 92 | 78 | 42 | 92 | 7 | 2 | 16 | — | 11 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 39 | 4 | — | |
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Distance (km) | 229 | 532 | 508 | 491 | 426 | 460 | 460 | 210 | 0 | 210 | 80 | 179 | 281 | 181 | 290 | 511 | 377 | 340 | 141 | 119 |
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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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