Surf Forecasts:
East Runton surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NW swell with 65 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for East Runton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. This is a tough one for East Runton. The whole 16-day window is a flat spell with no real surf to get excited about. Every single slot is marked as poor surf conditions, so there’s no standout day, no hidden gem, nothing worth paddling out for. The combined energy of all swells here is weak, rarely climbing above 60 (58) and often dropping into single digits (8, 1, 2). That’s not a pulse, that’s a whisper.
The first several days, from August 3rd right through to the 10th, are a write-off. Swell heights are tiny, mostly 0.3 ft to 3 ft, and that little bit of energy that does show up on the 6th (4 ft) is a short-period 5-second windswell from the NW, with a cross-onshore wind that makes it choppy and messy. Not worth a second look. The water temperature is a notable 66°F, which is a massive 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only interesting thing happening.
There’s a gap of flat, low-energy days from the 5th to the 13th, with the 5th and 6th seeing almost no energy at all (8 and 1). The 8th has a brief glassy moment on Saturday afternoon with 1.0 ft, but that’s barely a ripple. The 12th and 13th offer nothing better. The 14th and 15th bring stronger winds – near gale and strong breeze – but the swell is still only 2 ft to 3 ft, blown out, and messy. Not for surfing.
The 18th shows a little more energy, up to 68, and 3 ft from the NNW, but the period is short at 6 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore from the E, so it’ll be choppy. It’s still a poor surf conditions call.
Honestly, if you’re looking to paddle, you’re better off staying home. The setup here is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those windier days. But for waves, it’s a blank run. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | NW 5 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NW 3 |
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 kJ | 53 | 53 | 44 | 40 | 32 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 65 | 57 | 51 | 39 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:31PM3.61m | 10:37AM4.01m | 11:12PM3.51m | 11:21AM3.83m | 11:59PM3.37m | 12:14PM3.61m | 00:58AM3.21m | 1:21PM3.40m | 2:11AM3.12m | 2:44PM3.29m | 3:30AM3.18m | 4:07PM3.35m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM0.33m | 4:45AM0.82m | 5:21PM0.46m | 5:25AM0.94m | 6:03PM0.64m | 6:11AM1.07m | 6:53PM0.86m | 7:09AM1.21m | 7:59PM1.06m | 8:27AM1.28m | 9:23PM1.17m | 10:03AM1.18m | 10:51PM1.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 16 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | — | NNW 5 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 44 | 40 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 1 | — | 57 | 51 | 39 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 3 | — | 3 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | NW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 14 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | SE 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | W 3 | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 53 | 53 | — | — | 1 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 37 | 38 | 65 | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | — | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 406 | 402 | 406 | 80 | 141 | 179 | 295 | 1127 | 429 | 286 | 155 | 27 | 80 | 118 | 119 | 516 | 511 | 358 | 406 | 537 | 521 |
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