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Putsborough Surf Forecast
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Putsborough surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Putsborough surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
11.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | |
146 | 141 | 96 | 62 | 61 | 54 | 53 | 58 | 37 | 32 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 84 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 5:51PM7.61m | 6:08AM7.86m | 6:27PM7.90m | 6:43AM8.03m | 7:01PM8.07m | 7:17AM8.08m | 7:33PM8.11m | 7:50AM8.01m | 8:06PM8.03m | 8:23AM7.82m | 8:38PM7.82m | 8:57AM7.53m | 9:13PM7.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:44AM1.23m | 11:59PM1.20m | 12:17PM0.99m | 00:32AM0.96m | 12:49PM0.85m | 1:04AM0.83m | 1:19PM0.82m | 1:36AM0.81m | 1:50PM0.90m | 2:07AM0.92m | 2:21PM1.09m | 2:40AM1.15m | 2:53PM1.37m | 3:14AM1.48m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
4 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | ENE 3 | WSW 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
 kJ | 146 | 141 | 96 | 62 | 61 | 54 | 53 | 58 | 37 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 6 | — | 20 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | E 3 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | W 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 32 | 15 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 57 | 56 | 81 | 42 | 45 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 14 | 84 | 8 | — | — | 16 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 331 | 293 | 276 | 273 | 219 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 131 | 403 | 403 | 287 | 278 | 218 | 137 | 80 | 90 | 137 | 276 |
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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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