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Runswick Bay Surf Forecast
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Runswick Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
7.3° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Runswick Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Runswick Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 243 | 140 | 86 | 65 | 40 | 16 | 3 | 503 | 259 | 60 | 48 | 45 | 161 | 103 | 98 | 40 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:30AM 4.06 | 3:31PM 4.35 | 4:07AM 4.25 | 4:10PM 4.52 | 4:40AM 4.37 | 4:46PM 4.60 | 5:12AM 4.41 | 5:21PM 4.58 | 5:42AM 4.37 | 5:55PM 4.48 | 6:12AM 4.25 | 6:29PM 4.29 | 6:43AM 4.07 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:43AM 0.85 | 10:07PM 0.18 | 10:20AM 0.65 | 10:41PM 0.10 | 10:53AM 0.51 | 11:13PM 0.12 | 11:25AM 0.44 | 11:44PM 0.23 | 11:55AM 0.44 | 12:14AM 0.42 | 12:26PM 0.52 | 12:45AM 0.66 | 12:58PM 0.67 | |||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 13 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 3 | -1 | 2 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
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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 16 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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