
Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Putsborough over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell before anything even resembles a surfable wave. From now through the end of July and into the first few days of August, the ocean is pretty much flat. We’re talking days of tiny 0.7ft to 2ft slop with westerly winds that are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up what little there is. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is 4° warmer than normal for this time of year—makes for a nice swim, but not for surfing. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak, with values barely cracking two digits; most days are in the single digits or low teens. It’s a desert out there.
Then, as we roll into the first week of August, things start to stir. On Saturday the 1st, we see a jump in swell to 5ft from the west, with a period of 10 seconds and combined energy hitting 384—that’s moderate energy starting to build. But the winds are cross-onshore from the west at 12 to 16 mph, so it’s gonna be choppy and messy. Not the day to call in sick for.
The real standout lands on Sunday the 2nd of August. Early morning brings a clean 5ft swell from the west-southwest, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind swings around to a light south-southwesterly at just 6 mph, blowing cross-offshore. That’s the kind of combo that can make Putsborough look good. The combined energy is up to 286, which is solid moderate energy. It’s the best wave we’ve seen in the whole run, with clean conditions. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so that 5ft is right in the sweet spot—not too big, not too small. But keep in mind, with that shorter period (7 seconds), the waves might be a bit choppy and close together. It’s not a long-period groundswell, but with the right wind, it could still be fun.
After that, Monday the 3rd drops back to 4ft, and the winds pick up again, so the quality goes with it. The rest of the first week of August looks like a mix of small, messy swell with onshore winds.
Looking further out, around the 5th and 6th, the swell drops back to 2ft and the winds turn nasty—fresh westerlies of 19 to 22 mph on Thursday the 6th. Not worth paddling out for.
So, bottom line: there’s a single highlight on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. That’s your window. Before that, it’s a flat spell that lasts over a week. After that, it fizzles out again. The water’s unseasonably warm, but that’s about the only bonus.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 |
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7 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 53 | 157 | 173 | 200 | 107 | 80 | 36 | 19 | 31 | 19 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:46PM6.44m | 1:14AM6.30m | 1:48PM6.08m | 2:22AM5.96m | 3:01PM5.94m | 3:38AM5.92m | 4:13PM6.08m | 4:44AM6.14m | 5:11PM6.42m | 5:37AM6.50m | 5:59PM6.85m | 6:20AM6.91m | 6:39PM7.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:56PM2.43m | 7:29AM2.59m | 8:02PM2.75m | 8:37AM2.82m | 9:16PM2.83m | 9:50AM2.79m | 10:27PM2.66m | 10:54AM2.54m | 11:25PM2.33m | 11:45AM2.17m | 00:11AM1.93m | 12:28PM1.76m | 00:51AM1.54m | ||||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 3 | W 8 | NW 3 | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | — | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 5 |
7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 173 | — | 107 | 80 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 5 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 8 |
— | — | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 |
— | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 2 | NW 4 | — | WNW 2 | — | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — |
6 | 6 | 11 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 53 | 157 | — | 200 | — | — | 36 | — | — | 19 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 431 | 425 | 243 | 39 | 106 | 89 | 461 | 850 | 422 | 412 | 412 | 313 | 500 | 44 | 9 | 46 | 161 | 46 | 117 | 350 | 137 |
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Information about the Putsborough Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Putsborough 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.
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