East Runton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’ve run the numbers for East Runton, and I’m not gonna lie, it’s a lean period. We’re looking at a 16-day stretch with very little wave energy, and only a few moments that are even worth a mention.

Let’s start with the water. It’s 66°F, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a nice little bonus when you’re sitting in the lineup.

The forecast kicks off on Monday, August 31, with a tiny 1-foot, 7-second swell from the north. The wind is a clean cross-off from the west, but with only 8 points of energy, it’s really weak. Tuesday, September 1, shows a slight bump to 3 feet in the morning from the NNW, with a 6-second period. The wind is still cross-off and clean, but the energy is only 64 – still weak. It’s surfable for a beginner on a foamie, but it’s a real struggle for any real turns.

Then, from Wednesday, September 2, through to the morning of Saturday, September 5, it’s mostly flat with swell under 1 feet. The wind stays clean, but there’s just no power.

Saturday, September 5, does bring a bit of a pulse. The morning sees a 6-foot swell from the NW with a 6-second period, and the combined energy hits 172 – that’s moderate. But the wind is a strong cross-shore at 25 mph, creating messy cross-chop. It’s not clean. Sunday, September 6, cleans up nicely with a light cross-off wind and a 3-foot, 7-second swell from the north, but the energy is back down to 68.

The middle of the week from the 7th to the 9th is flat again. Then, around Thursday, September 10, we get a little more. The morning has a 4-foot, 5-second swell from the NNW, energy at 68, and clean cross-off wind. The afternoon holds 4 feet from the north, 6-second period, and energy climbs to 110 – moderate. Still, the period is short, so it’s not going to be very powerful.

The late runners on the 11th and 12th of September are the best of a bad lot, but they’re not great. Friday, September 11, has a 4-foot, 7-8 second swell from the north, with energy hitting 160-193. The morning is cross-shore and lumpy, the afternoon is cross-onshore and choppy. Saturday, September 12, has a 4-foot, 11-second swell from the north, and energy hits 267 – the biggest of the whole run. But the wind is onshore from the NNE, so it’s blown out. That 11-second period is a nice groundswell, but it’s a long wait for a bumpy, messy wave.

So, what’s the standout? Honestly, there’s no real standout. The best quality is probably the clean, light wind conditions on Sunday, September 6, and Tuesday, September 1, but the swell is too small. If you’re a complete beginner, the 3-foot on Tuesday morning with cross-off wind is your best bet. For anyone else, the 12th of September has the most energy, but the onshore wind ruins it. The whole run is a bit of a write-off for paddle surfing. With that wind and the swell size, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a proper surf window.

Rusty.

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