East Runton
Rate this spot:| 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 |
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.
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.
Access & Parking Info / CostPublic access. Car park is pay and display in summer and used to be free in winter but not sure.
Where to StayStay at any one of a number of camp sites or b&b's in Runton or in Sheringham or Cromer.
Equipment HireAvailable from Ben at the Glide Surf School. If you want to buy gear the nearest shop since the demise of the Green Tube Surf Shop is in Norwich.
Surf SchoolsGlide 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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