Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, W swell with 21 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 0.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Puttsborough. Right now, lookin’ at the next 16 days, I gotta be straight with you – there’s no good surf on offer. Not a single session worth paddlin’ out for. Puttsborough is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and it can handle a decent WNW swell, but the ocean just ain’t cooperating. The water’s a balmy 64°F, which is a good 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a bath, but that’s about the only highlight.
The whole stretch from July 13 through July 28 serves up tiny, weak swell. We’re talkin’ 0.3ft to 1ft at best, mostly from the SW or W, with periods all over the place – some long-period junk from the SW that does nothing, and short-period dribble. The combined swell energy is weak, barely hitting 20 to 94 (that’s on the low end). Winds are cross-offshore or onshore most days, with a few cross-shore bits, but with no real wave height, it’s just a flat, choppy mess. Even the few moments with clean offshore wind (like on the 23rd with a moderate offshore breeze) can’t do anythin’ with a 1ft swell.
The end of the period – around July 24-26 – sees a slight bump to 4ft or 4ft, but that’s a short-period, weak energy swell (5-7 seconds) with onshore or cross-onshore winds, so it’s blown out and messy. Not worth the drive. For a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, this is a blank run. It happens – sometimes the ocean just shuts off. Keep an eye on the forecasts, ’cause it tends not to stay this poor for long. But for now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the ENE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | W 15 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 19 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 15 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:09PM8.08m | 6:37AM8.14m | 7:01PM8.54m | 7:27AM8.44m | 7:50PM8.85m | 8:15AM8.58m | 8:36PM8.96m | 9:00AM8.52m | 9:20PM8.84m | 9:44AM8.28m | 10:04PM8.50m | 10:27AM7.90m | 10:47PM8.01m | 11:10AM7.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:21AM0.79m | 12:45PM0.71m | 1:14AM0.42m | 1:34PM0.43m | 2:04AM0.20m | 2:21PM0.31m | 2:50AM0.19m | 3:05PM0.38m | 3:34AM0.37m | 3:48PM0.62m | 4:17AM0.72m | 4:31PM1.00m | 4:59AM1.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 |
 | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | 9:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 8 | ENE 3 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 3 | W 7 | NNE 3 | W 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 7 | W 9 | NW 3 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 10 | — | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 14 | S 7 | SW 7 | NW 5 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 7 | NW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 19 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 2 | NW 4 | — | ENE 2 | — | NNW 4 | — | NE 2 | — | — |
| kJ | 48 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 121 | 39 | 80 | 80 | 89 | 355 | 143 | 310 | 127 | 39 | 89 | 812 | 404 | 404 | 469 | 387 | 419 | 460 | 391 | 391 |
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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).
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