Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WSW 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 (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Aug 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this forecast for Putsborough is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, flat stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is basically a bust for any decent surf. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and we've got a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds messing things up early on.
The first few days, from Thursday the 30th of July right through the weekend, the swell is only around 2ft with a short, weak period of 5 to 6 seconds. The combined energy is pathetic, sitting between 29 and 47. Winds are onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out for.
We get a bit of a break mid-week. On Monday the 3rd of August, the morning looks clean with a cross-offshore wind from the East at 15 mph, but the swell is still only 2ft with a 9-second period. The energy is still low at 68. It’s rideable for a beginner on a foamie, but it’s not surf you’d write home about.
After that, it's a downward slide. From Tuesday the 4th of August onwards, the swell drops to 1ft and then even smaller. The combined energy dives into the single digits and low teens. There are a few glassy moments—like Wednesday the 5th of August morning and Thursday the 6th of August morning with perfectly glassy conditions and 0.7ft to 1ft swell—but there’s literally no power. You’re looking at a lake.
From the 7th of August into the second week, the swell is almost non-existent, with heights of 0.3ft to 0.7ft and energy levels as low as 3. The winds turn strong, with gusts up to 28 mph from the ENE. Even though it’s cross-offshore, it’s just blowing over a flat sea. There’s a tiny uptick on the 14th of August with 1ft swell and a 9-second period, but the energy is still only 27. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but that’s not saying much.
Honestly, for a beginner break, this is a blank run. The water temp is about average for the time of year, but that’s small comfort when there’s nothing to ride. You’d be better off with a kite at Putsborough (United Kingdom) on those windy days, because for a paddle surf, it’s a write-off. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 11 |
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 kJ | 26 | 21 | 9 | 25 | 30 | 13 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 48 | 68 | 54 | 25 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:33AM7.62m | 7:50PM8.03m | 8:07AM7.86m | 8:24PM8.24m | 8:41AM8.00m | 8:58PM8.32m | 9:15AM8.02m | 9:32PM8.27m | 9:51AM7.93m | 10:09PM8.09m | 10:29AM7.71m | 10:49PM7.78m | 11:12AM7.40m | 11:35PM7.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:39PM1.09m | 2:00AM0.96m | 2:11PM0.89m | 2:32AM0.80m | 2:42PM0.79m | 3:04AM0.76m | 3:14PM0.80m | 3:36AM0.81m | 3:48PM0.92m | 4:11AM0.98m | 4:25PM1.15m | 4:50AM1.26m | 5:09PM1.48m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 26 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 48 | 68 | 54 | 25 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 7 | NNW 3 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 19 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | W 13 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 4 | — | W 5 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | — | 21 | — | 25 | 30 | 13 | — | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 313 | 351 | 313 | 144 | 161 | 161 | 422 | 161 | 143 | 157 | 80 | 3 | 3 | 127 | 43 | 221 | 274 | 404 | 420 | 321 | 173 |
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