Runswick Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.53° N 0.74° W

Runswick Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Runswick Bay sea temperature is
15.4° C
0.9° 

Runswick Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Runswick Bay surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, N swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NNE swell.

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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Runswick Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Runswick Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
8
1.3
N
8
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.5
N
4
0.9
N
5
0.8
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.9
N
5
0.8
N
6
0.4
N
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
25
42
264
191
73
79
85
51
31
20
9
4
4
6
43
40
24
40
41
33
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
ENE
5
NNE
15
NNW
10
NNE
5
WNW
0
SE
10
ENE
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
W
20
N
25
N
10
NNW
5
WSW
10
E
10
W
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on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:02PM3.52m
10:15AM3.65m
10:57PM3.35m
11:20AM3.42m
00:00AM3.26m
12:30PM3.31m
1:05AM3.27m
1:38PM3.34m
2:04AM3.39m
2:36PM3.45m
2:56AM3.58m
3:25PM3.60m
3:39AM3.80m
Low Tide
3:48PM0.92m
4:01AM1.37m
4:39PM1.24m
5:00AM1.53m
5:43PM1.48m
6:15AM1.60m
6:58PM1.57m
7:33AM1.53m
8:06PM1.52m
8:36AM1.36m
9:00PM1.37m
9:25AM1.13m
9:42PM1.19m
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Feels °C
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12
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18
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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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