Putsborough Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
17.3° C
2.1° 

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


Putsborough surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with 56 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s

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


Hey, Rusty again – same story in feet and miles.

Alright, Putsborough’s 16-day outlook is a lean one. Most days are either flat or wrecked by wind. There are two brief windows, and they’re nothing to write home about, but here we go.

First up is Friday July 10 in the morning. A tiny 2-foot west swell, 9 second period – a longboard kind of wave if you’re keen. Wind is cross-off from the east-northeast at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean, but the energy is weak – 58. Water temp is 63°, which is about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s nice. The call is "surfable but very ordinary." After that, Friday afternoon goes cross-on and choppy, and then it’s a dead zone all the way to the 22nd. On Saturday July 18 there’s a 6-foot pulse from the north-northwest, but the period is a lousy 6 seconds and the wind is a fresh cross-onshore – lumpy and ugly, better for kites.

The best bet is Wednesday July 22. Morning and afternoon are glassy. Swell is 3 feet from the west, 6 second period, combined energy 91 – still small but the cleanest conditions of the whole run. Morning wind is a whisper from the south-southwest, afternoon goes calm. That’s your day for a log – soft, clean, tiny waves. It’s 12 days out so not locked in, but it’s the only real standout.

After the 22nd it’s back to poor, choppy conditions through the 25th. Two slim chances – grab ’em if you can.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Mon morning, calm by Wed night).

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Sunday
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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55
36
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5
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15
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12
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6
Wind (km/h)
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15
NNW
10
SSE
30
E
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NE
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High Tide
2:54PM6.80m
3:29AM6.97m
4:06PM7.09m
4:39AM7.29m
5:11PM7.55m
5:41AM7.72m
6:09PM8.08m
6:37AM8.14m
7:01PM8.54m
7:27AM8.44m
7:50PM8.85m
8:15AM8.58m
8:36PM8.96m
Low Tide
9:03PM1.97m
9:41AM1.81m
10:16PM1.67m
10:49AM1.49m
11:22PM1.24m
11:50AM1.09m
00:21AM0.79m
12:45PM0.71m
1:14AM0.42m
1:34PM0.43m
2:04AM0.20m
2:21PM0.31m
2:50AM0.19m
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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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