Runswick Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.53° N 0.74° W

Runswick Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Runswick Bay sea temperature is
15.4° C
1.2° 

Runswick Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Runswick Bay surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NNE swell with 1,125 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Runswick Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Runswick Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Runswick Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Runswick Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun night).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.8
N
4
1.3
N
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
8
2.3
NNE
8
2.4
NNE
9
2.5
NNE
10
1.8
NNE
10
1.3
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
22
21
12
11
10
21
101
119
231
257
620
838
1125
611
234
138
117
45
59
106
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
25
N
25
N
30
NNW
20
N
10
SW
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
20
NNE
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:37AM4.57m
5:15PM4.47m
5:25AM4.74m
6:05PM4.45m
6:11AM4.80m
6:52PM4.35m
6:56AM4.73m
7:39PM4.17m
7:42AM4.55m
8:25PM3.96m
8:29AM4.28m
9:12PM3.73m
9:19AM3.96m
10:02PM3.52m
Low Tide
11:14AM-0.02m
11:33PM0.46m
12:02PM-0.16m
00:17AM0.49m
12:49PM-0.16m
1:00AM0.60m
1:34PM-0.02m
1:43AM0.76m
2:18PM0.23m
2:26AM0.95m
3:02PM0.56m
3:11AM1.16m
3:48PM0.92m
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4:46
4:47
4:48
4:50
4:50
4:52
4:54
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9:30
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9:24
9:23
9:22
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Temp °C
14
14
14
16
16
14
14
15
13
14
14
13
13
13
15
15
14
15
17
15
14
Feels °C
12
12
14
14
14
13
9
11
11
11
9
8
8
9
12
12
9
13
14
12
12
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Information about the Runswick Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Runswick Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Runswick Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Runswick Bay 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 (Runswick Bay) 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 Runswick Bay 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North East England? If you are looking for accommodation near Runswick Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North East England, consider staying in Waverley which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around North East England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Whitby which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Guisborough, Redcar and Langbaurgh-On-Tees.

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