East Runton
East Runton Surf Spot Details
| Wave Quality Rating | 2 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wave | Beach break |
| Direction of Wave | Right & left |
| Bottom | Sand & Rock |
| Difficulty | Beginners |
| Crowd Level | Can Get Busy |
| Hazards | Seals, Rips, Weaverfish |
General Description
One of the more consistent breaks in North Norfolk. Waves rarely get larger than head high and often on a bigger northerly swell the rips will have you in Cromer before you know it.
Best surfing here from October through March on better autumn / winter swells. Try to catch it on the push of an incoming tide.
Runton has never really been as good since they took the sewer pipe out a few years ago.
Small, pretty standard inconsistent beach break when its on, slight chalk reef gives some small but sometimes nicely shaped waves normally 1-3 foot can go 4, even 5 foot on a really good day. Rips can get pretty bad, some sharp rocks on the inside and can also get pretty crowded when its on. Local surfers and kids from Cromer sometimes are a bit snobby and rude if your a learner but still great fun on a good day!
General Info
How to get there
From Norwich head out to Cromer on the A140 and then head towards Sheringham. Take the right turn by the chippy and head to the car park. Check the surf from the top of the cliff.
Where to Stay
Stay at any one of a number of camp sites or b&b's in Runton or in Sheringham or Cromer.
Access & Parking Info / Cost
Public access. Car park is pay and display in summer and used to be free in winter but not sure.
Equipment Hire
Available from Ben at the Glide Surf School.
If you want to buy gear the nearest shop is Wet Dog at Cromer.
Mobile : 07846 578075
Tel : 01263 519703
Skype : wetdog71
Facebook : WetDogCromer
Twitter: @WetDogCromer
Surf Schools
Glide Surf School runs surfing and SUP lessons on Cromer Beach.
When its Flat?
Play pitch and putt. Cinema in Cromer. Take the kids on the steam train in Sheringham. Get a nice summer ice cream. Visit the fair in August and relive your youth with a ride on the waltzer.
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