Putsborough Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
18.5°C
2.7° 

Putsborough surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Putsborough surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, W swell with 605 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, let’s be honest with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. Putsborough is the only spot we’re looking at here, and for the first week and a half, it’s mostly a write-off. The water’s warm, though – about 65° and that’s a solid 4.9° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real treat if you’re just getting in for a splash, but it’s not going to save the surf.

The first run of waves from the 13th through the 23rd is messy. We’ve got some swell, but the wind is all over the shop – mostly cross, cross-on, and lumpy. The 13th sees 4.6ft at 10 seconds from the WSW, but it’s chopped up. The 15th is a bit bigger at 5.6ft, but that short 7-second period makes it crumble and bump. There’s a real spike of energy on the 16th morning, with combined energy hitting 967, but the swell is only 5.6ft and the onshore wind is going to wreck it. It’s poor surf, plain and simple. A lot of this is going to be mush. The 19th has some size, 5.2ft to 5.6ft, but again, that 7-second period is junk. If you’re a beginner, waves over 5ft are a handful, and these are just messy. On the 23rd, we see a bit of size at 6.6ft, but the wind is cross-on and lumpy, so that’s not your day either. Honestly, from the 13th to the 23rd, you’d be better off staying home. The only saving grace is the water temp helps a bit when you’re getting worked.

Then, from the 24th onwards, it just dies. The swell drops right away. By the 24th, we’re down to 2ft, and by the 27th, it’s a gutless 1.3ft with a long 13-second period, which is just going to close out at this beach break. Even when the wind turns cross-off and clean from the 24th, the energy is gone—combined energy is only 60 on the 24th morning, dropping to the single digits by the 28th. It’s clean, sure, but it’s flat. No push, no power.

So, the honest call: there is no standout surf here in this whole 16 days. The best of a bad bunch is the 16th morning, which has the most energy at 967, but the 5.6ft onshore junk isn't worth it. The 23rd morning also has a bit of size at 6.6ft, but it’s cross-on and lumpy, and a 7-second period is just too short to do anything with. They’re both disappointments. If you’re a kite surfer, you might look at the 15th through the 19th with that cross-onshore wind and 5-6ft waves – that’s more your playground than a paddleboard’s.

It’s a dry spell, lads. Sometimes it happens. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, I’d leave the board in the shed for a week and a half. This one’s a no-go.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:44AM8.59m
9:01PM8.53m
9:17AM8.22m
9:34PM8.01m
9:50AM7.71m
10:09PM7.39m
10:25AM7.12m
10:45PM6.72m
11:04AM6.49m
11:30PM6.07m
11:56AM5.90m
00:35AM5.54m
1:20PM5.51m
2:18AM5.36m
Low Tide
2:45PM0.35m
3:02AM0.56m
3:17PM0.74m
3:34AM1.05m
3:50PM1.25m
4:06AM1.62m
4:25PM1.85m
4:42AM2.23m
5:08PM2.47m
5:30AM2.83m
6:11PM3.04m
6:51AM3.28m
7:58PM3.31m
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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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