East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's look at what's cooking.

Honestly, the next two weeks are looking pretty flat for East Runton (East Runton). We've got a long stretch of nothing really worth paddling out for. For the first week, from Tuesday the 15th through to Thursday the 24th of September, it's mostly tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The combined swell energy is just a dribble, barely reaching 49 (moderate energy) on one morning, but even then it's a messy 3ft cross-shore wind swell with a short 5-second period. That is not surfable in any meaningful way. You'll see a few cleaner moments with light winds, but the swell is simply absent, with heights often sitting at 0.7ft or 1ft. The water temperature is a notable 64.8°F, which is a massive 4.1°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so the water's nice if you're bodyboarding, but not for waves.

Then there's a real gap. After the 24th, we get a bit of a pulse. On Friday the 25th of September, the swell jumps to 5.6ft and 6.2ft from the NNW, but it's onshore wind from the North, making it a total washout. The energy builds to 470 (strong), but the wind is just ruining it for a clean paddle. That day is a write-off.

The one true standout, and the only real hope in this window, is the morning of Saturday the 26th of September. This is the best on offer. We get a clean 3.9ft NNE groundswell with a 10-second period, and more importantly, light offshore wind from the SSW. The combined swell energy is a solid 312 (moderate to strong), and with those conditions, you'll find some clean, workable waves. The northeast direction is a good match for the break's optimum. It's a beginner-friendly spot, so that 3.9ft is just about perfect for learning, but it won't be too gnarly. Just keep in mind that crowds are possible here, so expect some company.

After that, it drops off again. The 27th has a tiny 1.6ft swell but clean, and then we're back into a long, windy, and flat run right through to the end of the forecast on the 30th. The 30th of September shows some 4.6ft swell, but the wind is fresh and cross-shore, leaving it lumpy and unappealing.

So, if you're keen, pencil in that Saturday 26th morning. Otherwise, it's a blank run for a while. Forecasts can change, but for now, that's the pick of a pretty lean bunch.

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