Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,730 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:
The surf forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Putsborough.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off for decent surf. The water’s sitting at 67° which is about 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s odd, but it won’t help the waves. The swell energy is mostly moderate, ranging from 150 to over 900 (moderate to strong), but the wind is almost always cross or onshore, and often strong, so the surface is just messy and lumpy. There’s a solid run of poor surf conditions from Saturday 29 August right through to Monday 7 September. The only real glimmer comes on Sunday 6 September morning, when we get a clean offshore breeze from the SE at 12 mph and a 4ft swell from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds. That’s surfable, but only just – the energy is weak (199) and the conditions are described as “very ordinary.” The afternoon is similar, with a 5ft swell and a 6-second period, which is short and weak. Not a standout.
Now, the real tease comes on Thursday 10 September afternoon. The wind swings light from the south at 6 mph, cross-offshore, and the swell is 4ft from the WSW with an 8-second period. The energy jumps to 361 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the best on offer in the whole 16-day window – clean, glassy, and rideable. Not huge, but for a spot that’s been getting hammered, this is the one to pencil in.
After that, Friday 11 September morning brings a bigger 6ft groundswell from the WSW with a long 12-second period and energy of 1582 (strong), but the wind is a strong 25 mph cross-off from the SSW, which might keep it clean but it’ll be pushing hard. That’s expert territory, and the conditions are called “marginal.” Not ideal for most. The following days into the second week show more strong onshore winds and big messy swell up to 10ft, which is only for the brave or the kite crew.
Honestly, if you’re a beginner, the 4ft to 5ft stuff is okay, but the wind is rarely your friend. For the experienced, the Thursday 10 September afternoon window is your best bet – clean lines, moderate energy, and a decent bank. Mark it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 150 | 554 | 288 | 352 | 841 | 918 | 627 | 307 | 127 | 122 | 40 | 173 | 557 | 437 | 383 | 470 | 1528 | 1283 | 682 | 283 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:57PM8.65m | 8:14AM8.48m | 8:30PM8.75m | 8:48AM8.52m | 9:05PM8.67m | 9:23AM8.38m | 9:42PM8.39m | 10:02AM8.06m | 10:22PM7.93m | 10:44AM7.58m | 11:10PM7.34m | 11:36AM7.01m | 00:10AM6.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:04AM0.35m | 2:15PM0.35m | 2:34AM0.29m | 2:47PM0.35m | 3:06AM0.40m | 3:20PM0.52m | 3:41AM0.68m | 3:58PM0.86m | 4:20AM1.12m | 4:41PM1.36m | 5:08AM1.70m | 5:37PM1.94m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 18 | W 8 | W 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | SW 14 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | 372 | 288 | 244 | — | — | — | 307 | 127 | 6 | 11 | 5 | — | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | 8 | 283 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 150 | 554 | — | 352 | 841 | 918 | 627 | — | — | 122 | 40 | 173 | 557 | 437 | 383 | 470 | 1528 | 1283 | 682 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 71 | 404 | 456 | 71 | 313 | 71 | 20 | 87 | 87 | 111 | 857 | 265 | 320 | 559 | 313 | 313 | 374 | 71 | 90 |
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The above surf forecast table for Putsborough provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Putsborough can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Putsborough 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 (Putsborough) 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).
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