Runswick Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 01 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
8.8° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Tuesday (Jan 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 6th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 6th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 2nd Jan)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sat morning. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Thu morning, min 0°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Fri morning, near gales from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Mon afternoon, min 0°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Thursday
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Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
1
2
0
3
3
2
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
N
4.5
N
5.5
N
4.5
N
4
N
4
N
4.5
N
3.5
N
4
N
3.5
N
3.5
N
2.5
N
2.5
N
2.5
N
2.5
N
2.2
N
1.6
N
1.3
N
1.5
N
1.3
N
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)101214131211119111110109881099888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2683523911296646844294185447023233776301823201347982805786882393270320223109
Wind
(km/h)
40
WNW
50
NW
45
NW
35
WNW
40
NNW
45
NW
45
NW
55
NNW
45
NW
35
NW
30
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
30
NW
10
W
10
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
SSW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:31PM
4.01
1:58AM
4.21
2:24PM
4.24
2:55AM
4.38
3:14PM
4.45
3:48AM
4.47
4:01PM
4.61
4:38AM
4.47
4:47PM
4.70
5:26AM
4.37
5:32PM
4.68
6:13AM
4.19
6:16PM
4.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:01PM
0.72
8:31AM
0.61
8:56PM
0.40
9:23AM
0.51
9:48PM
0.13
10:10AM
0.46
10:37PM
-0.03
10:54AM
0.49
11:23PM
-0.08
11:37AM
0.59
12:09AM
-0.00
12:18PM
0.75
12:53AM
0.19
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise8:23--8:23--8:23--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:22--
Sunset-3:47--3:48--3:49--3:51--3:52--3:53--3:55-
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light rain
part cloud
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light rain
cloud
snow showers
light rain
snow showers
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part cloud
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clear
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rain showers
cloud
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cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-1--3--4------1-----1
Temp. °C443431231222232112345
Feels °C (?)-6-8-9-3-6-10-9-10-10-6-6-6-6-4-3-4-5-3-2-2-2
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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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