Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SW swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up at Putsborough.
Honestly, the next week and a half or so looks pretty grim. The surf just isn't there, and when it does show, the wind has got it all messed up. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions right through until the end of the first week of September. You’ll be better off checking the long-range stuff, which is looking interesting but is still a way off.
Starting from Monday the 24th of August right through the rest of the month and into the first week of September, we’ve got a persistent run of tiny, weak swell. The wave energy is almost non-existent, with readings mostly in the double digits – that’s a pretty clear sign to leave the board at home. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross-shore, which is usually okay, but there’s simply no swell to work with. Even when a little bit of energy shows up on the 27th (Thursday afternoon), with a combined energy of 181, the wind goes cross-on and it gets choppy.
The same story continues into the next week. There's a bit of a bump in size around the 2nd and 3rd of September, with swell hitting over 7 feet, but the wind stays messy and cross-shore or cross-on. On the 2nd, we're looking at 8 ft from the WSW with 565 energy, but it’s got that strong cross-off wind which can make it ugly. By the 3rd, it's 8 ft from the west with 866 energy, but it’s lumpy and cross-on. At these sizes with this wind, you’d probably have a better time with a kite than a paddleboard.
Now, there’s a glimmer of hope in the second week. The standout period is around Sunday, the 6th of September and into Monday the 7th. On Sunday, we get an incredible long-period groundswell coming in from the WSW, with a period of 19 seconds and wave energy reading a solid 621. It’s showing 3 ft, but that kind of period can really exaggerate the wave size on the right bank. The wind is offshore from the NNW – that’s the clean stuff. This is the best window. Monday the 7th looks promising too, with that same WSW groundswell holding at 6 ft and a period of 14 seconds, giving us a healthy 1467 energy reading. It’s a bit more cross-shore by the afternoon, but the morning looks good if that northerly wind sticks.
Keep in mind, though, both these days have a "marginal" tag on the forecast, so it’s not a lock. Also, that very long period (19 seconds) can make a beach break like Putsborough a bit straight and shifty – it’s the kind of swell that really prefers a point or a reef to wrap around. It’s worth a look for sure, but don’t stake your weekend on it just yet.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
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9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 161 | 157 | 179 | 127 | 170 | 107 | 71 | 15 | 44 | 134 | 191 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:23AM5.83m | 4:52PM6.21m | 5:18AM6.35m | 5:39PM6.80m | 5:59AM6.91m | 6:17PM7.40m | 6:35AM7.45m | 6:51PM7.94m | 7:08AM7.92m | 7:24PM8.36m | 7:41AM8.27m | 7:57PM8.65m | 8:14AM8.48m | 8:30PM8.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:37AM2.77m | 11:10PM2.47m | 11:29AM2.24m | 11:54PM1.92m | 12:08PM1.70m | 00:30AM1.39m | 12:42PM1.20m | 1:03AM0.93m | 1:14PM0.79m | 1:33AM0.57m | 1:44PM0.50m | 2:04AM0.35m | 2:15PM0.35m | 2:34AM0.29m | |||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 19 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 10 |
9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 161 | 157 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 44 | 3 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 9 | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 12 | W 7 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — |
6 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 13 | W 13 | — | — | W 12 | S 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
5 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | — | 179 | 127 | 170 | 107 | 71 | — | — | 134 | 191 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 403 | 273 | 265 | 89 | 90 | 3 | 237 | 293 | 276 | 87 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 137 | 64 | 87 | 276 | 91 | 461 | 500 | 373 |
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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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