
Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 210 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 with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| 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 | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up over the next couple of weeks for Putsborough. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough one. The forecast window is sixteen days long, but honestly, there’s not a single moment I’d get excited about paddling out. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf, with only a few fleeting moments of "surfable but very ordinary" conditions, and nothing that deserves a standout.
The water temperature is sitting at 65°F with an anomaly of 4°F, so it’s much warmer than we’d normally expect for this time of year. That’s about the only positive here.
The first real chance of anything remotely rideable comes on Monday, August 3rd in the morning. We’ve got glassy conditions with a light ESE breeze, and a small 2ft swell from the WSW at 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak (73), so it’s tiny and weak, but at least it’s clean. That’s your best bet early on, but it’s still a pretty ordinary session.
After that, the whole week through to the 11th is a write-off – mostly onshore winds, messy chop, and tiny swell. There’s a massive gap from the 4th through to the 11th with nothing worth recommending. Then on Wednesday, August 12th, we get a bit of a reprieve in the morning. The wind is light and cross-off from the east, with a 2ft swell from the west at 9 seconds. The combined energy is still low (63), but it’s clean. Again, it’s surfable but nothing special.
The 13th offers a bit more size – 3ft from the west at 9 seconds – but the wind is cross-onshore, and the combined energy is only moderate (108). The conditions are just average, with light wind ripples.
The rest of the window is a mix of tiny swell, strong onshore winds, and blown-out conditions. The 14th has a strong cross-off southwest wind at 25 mph, which is clean but the swell is only 2ft. Friday the 14th afternoon gets blown out by a near gale. The weekend of the 15th and 16th is a write-off with fresh to moderate cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy surf.
So, what’s the call? Honestly, there’s no standout here. If you’re desperate for a paddle, Monday the 3rd morning is the cleanest, or Wednesday the 12th morning for a tiny, clean wave. But for any real quality, we’re looking at a blank run. It’s one of those periods where the forecast says stay home and check back later. Things can change, but right now, there’s not much to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 |
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19 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 49 | 73 | 72 | 53 | 23 | 86 | 47 | 99 | 158 | 139 | 173 | 94 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:03PM7.01m | 00:32AM6.91m | 1:07PM6.65m | 1:46AM6.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:37AM1.64m | 6:03PM1.87m | 6:38AM2.05m | 7:14PM2.21m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | W 9 | — | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 5 |
19 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 49 | 73 | 72 | 53 | 23 | — | 6 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 9 |
19 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | — | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | W 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | NNW 2 |
— | 11 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 86 | 47 | 99 | 158 | 139 | 173 | 94 | — | — | 8 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 144 | 39 | 310 | 143 | 3 | 0 | 46 | 49 | 137 | 137 | 338 | 239 | 2252 | 67 | 109 | 441 | 43 | 329 | 479 | 431 |
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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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