Runswick Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 30 Jan 2026 GMT
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Runswick Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Runswick Bay sea temperature is
7.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Runswick Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Runswick Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Runswick Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 31) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 1st Feb)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 1st Feb)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 3rd Feb)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Runswick Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed morning, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
E
2.1
ENE
2.4
E
1.9
ENE
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.6
ENE
3
E
3
E
3.5
E
4
E
3.5
E
3
ENE
2.5
E
2.2
E
2.5
E
3
E
2.5
E
2.4
E
2.5
ENE
2.1
NE
Period(s) (?)89998889899101099888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)122173488856035830136711601418206026372481152210297258911267966762711613
Wind
(km/h)
35
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
20
SSE
25
SE
40
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
45
E
35
ESE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:57AM
3.97
2:17PM
4.11
2:54AM
4.19
3:06PM
4.42
3:43AM
4.35
3:51PM
4.66
4:28AM
4.43
4:33PM
4.80
5:09AM
4.41
5:12PM
4.81
5:47AM
4.31
5:51PM
4.69
6:25AM
4.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:27AM
0.88
8:54PM
0.43
9:16AM
0.68
9:43PM
0.11
10:00AM
0.54
10:27PM
-0.10
10:39AM
0.47
11:07PM
-0.16
11:17AM
0.48
11:46PM
-0.09
11:52AM
0.57
12:22AM
0.12
12:27PM
0.71
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
Sunrise-7:54--7:52--7:50--7:48--7:47--7:45--7:43-
Sunset--4:37--4:39--4:42--4:44--4:45--4:49--4:51
light rain
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cloud
cloud
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cloud
light rain
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cloud
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light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
1----------15--1311123
Temp. °C688778765444677766799
Feels °C (?)-2332344-2-5-6-5-4322-1-3-3-334
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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 12 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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