Runswick Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 24 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
7.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Friday (Jan 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 30th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 30th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 28th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat morning, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Tue morning). Mainly near gales.

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
E
2.5
E
3
E
2.5
E
2.5
E
2
E
1.8
ENE
1.4
NE
2
E
2.1
ENE
2
ENE
3
E
4
E
4.5
E
2.2
ENE
1.8
NE
2.4
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.5
E
Period(s) (?)9988887779989101010991099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)176411729368307274713551994346316031007268236611050612919604750897982
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
35
ESE
40
E
40
ESE
40
E
45
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
50
ESE
30
SSE
20
SSE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:05PM
4.30
7:44AM
3.83
7:53PM
4.09
8:36AM
3.67
8:51PM
3.86
9:39AM
3.52
10:05PM
3.68
10:54AM
3.46
11:29PM
3.63
12:11PM
3.56
12:49AM
3.75
1:19PM
3.80
1:57AM
3.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:07PM
0.91
1:41AM
0.51
1:51PM
1.06
2:28AM
0.74
2:43PM
1.23
3:26AM
1.00
3:51PM
1.36
4:43AM
1.20
5:19PM
1.36
6:11AM
1.23
6:47PM
1.15
7:27AM
1.09
7:58PM
0.80
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Sunrise8:04--8:03--8:02--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:56--
Sunset-4:23--4:25--4:28--4:30--4:31--4:34--4:36-
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Rain (mm)
--------1---2-51-6-22
Temp. °C777655545565555666776
Feels °C (?)-1-1-2-3-2-1-1-3-2-2-2-4-5-5-5-10-5020
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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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