Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, W swell with 163 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s not sugarcoat it – the next 16 days at Putsborough are a flat spell with very little to get excited about. There’s a gap of nearly a week at the start with nothing worth talking about, and the few pulses that come through are mostly blown out.
Your first real chance comes on Saturday, July 26th. Morning sees a `4 ft` swell from the WNW, with a combined energy of (129) – that’s moderate power, but the wind is onshore and strong at `15 mph`. The afternoon is a little bigger at `5 ft` from the NW, energy up to (146), but again, it’s onshore and messy. That swell is over `5 ft`, so it’s really only for experienced surfers, and the short period of 5-6 seconds means it’s all windswell with no real shape.
Sunday, July 27th, offers the best chance. The swell drops to `2 ft` from the west, but a light NE breeze at `6 mph` is cross-shore, making it clean. The period is 8 seconds, energy is low at (45). It’s small, but it’s the cleanest wave in the whole outlook. Putsborough is a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, and crowds are often there, so you’ll have company.
After that, it’s back to tiny, choppy conditions. The rest of the period into early August shows swell under `2 ft` with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The water is `65°`, which is a notable `4°` warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice detail, but it won’t improve the surf.
This is a rough 16-day stretch. The only real window is that small, clean moment on Sunday the 27th. Otherwise, it’s a long wait. The area does see these blank runs fairly often when the conditions lock in like this.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 18 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | W 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | W 5 | W 7 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 3 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 55 | 149 | 129 | 102 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:10AM7.42m | 11:31PM7.41m | 11:56AM6.91m | 00:19AM6.81m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM1.48m | 5:43AM1.69m | 6:02PM1.98m | 6:32AM2.19m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 9 | NW 3 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 3 | W 8 | — | W 7 | — | W 7 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 149 | — | 44 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 18 | W 11 | W 8 | — | W 16 | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | WNW 6 | NW 5 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 55 | — | 129 | 102 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 157 | 857 | 411 | 39 | 143 | 243 | 243 | 507 | 321 | 89 | 852 | 407 | 461 | 2015 | 425 | 831 | 1733 | 44 | 47 | 507 | 0 |
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