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Putsborough Surf Forecast
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Putsborough surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 25 May 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
12.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Monday (May 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 25th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 25th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 14 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | |
103 | 82 | 139 | 106 | 100 | 89 | 56 | 50 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 28 | 86 | 72 | 123 | 383 | 418 | 418 | 446 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:38PM6.44m | 3:06AM6.73m | 3:41PM6.61m | 4:05AM6.87m | 4:33PM6.87m | 4:54AM7.06m | 5:18PM7.14m | 5:37AM7.25m | 5:57PM7.38m | 6:16AM7.42m | 6:34PM7.56m | 6:53AM7.53m | 7:10PM7.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29AM2.15m | 8:54PM2.30m | 9:31AM2.06m | 9:53PM2.14m | 10:22AM1.90m | 10:43PM1.91m | 11:05AM1.71m | 11:25PM1.68m | 11:43AM1.54m | 00:03AM1.47m | 12:19PM1.39m | 00:39AM1.32m | 12:55PM1.30m | 1:15AM1.23m | |||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | W 5 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
 kJ | 103 | 56 | 139 | 106 | 100 | 89 | 56 | 50 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 86 | 49 | 123 | 383 | 418 | 418 | 446 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | — | W 19 | W 19 | NW 5 | SW 18 | W 18 | E 3 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | WSW 12 | W 14 | W 12 | W 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 57 | 82 | 3 | — | 7 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 28 | 14 | 72 | 40 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | W 19 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | W 14 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 15 | 24 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | E 3 | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 14 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | 37 | 16 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 33 | 3 | 117 | 137 | 137 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 20 | 64 | 87 | 30 |
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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.
Puttsborough is 11 km (7 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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