Runswick Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 19 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 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 Monday (Jan 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 19th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 19th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 22nd Jan)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, strong winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu night, min 3°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Thu night, light winds from the ESE by Fri night).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.1
SE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
2.1
NE
4
E
3.5
E
3.5
E
2.5
ENE
2.2
NE
3
E
3
ENE
3
ENE
3
E
3
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)6656677810999101091099998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64339756813317662607229921301111863176415051542154814641380958
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
20
SSE
30
SE
40
SE
45
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
30
SE
35
SE
25
SSE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
30
E
25
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:07PM
4.28
4:34AM
4.03
4:40PM
4.43
5:08AM
4.07
5:13PM
4.51
5:43AM
4.08
5:47PM
4.51
6:20AM
4.04
6:24PM
4.44
7:00AM
3.96
7:05PM
4.30
7:44AM
3.83
7:53PM
4.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:09AM
0.78
10:35PM
0.42
10:43AM
0.70
11:11PM
0.29
11:17AM
0.68
11:46PM
0.23
11:52AM
0.71
12:22AM
0.25
12:28PM
0.79
1:00AM
0.34
1:07PM
0.91
1:41AM
0.51
1:51PM
1.06
2:28AM
0.74
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise8:11--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:07--8:04--8:03--
Sunset-4:15--4:16--4:19--4:20--4:22--4:23--4:25-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C789888788557777643444
Feels °C (?)455221200-5-5-10-1-10-4-4-3-3-2
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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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