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Runswick Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 13 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
7.8° 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 (Jan 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 18th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 18th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 18th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NNW
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.7
NNW
0.5
N
0.6
SE
0.6
ESE
1
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)9785611101022666556777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)32111131022931162820472392551611401319968
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
25
W
20
WSW
20
SW
15
S
25
S
20
SW
10
S
30
ENE
20
SW
20
S
15
SSE
5
ESE
15
ENE
25
E
15
ESE
10
SE
10
S
10
SSE
15
E
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		onoffcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:30AM
3.22
11:55PM
3.30
12:32PM
3.29
12:59AM
3.37
1:27PM
3.44
1:54AM
3.52
2:14PM
3.65
2:40AM
3.68
2:55PM
3.87
3:21AM
3.83
3:32PM
4.09
3:58AM
3.95
4:07PM
4.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:44PM
1.65
6:24AM
1.53
6:57PM
1.52
7:27AM
1.43
7:54PM
1.31
8:16AM
1.27
8:40PM
1.07
8:57AM
1.08
9:21PM
0.83
9:34AM
0.92
9:59PM
0.61
10:09AM
0.78
10:35PM
0.42
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise8:18--8:17--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:12--8:11--
Sunset-4:04--4:06--4:07--4:08--4:10--4:13--4:15-
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
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cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-1---1--211---31------
Temp. °C965555667666777666654
Feels °C (?)20-2-10-123310244223330-2
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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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