Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with 324 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 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 on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a grim start. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for. The first few days are a write-off, with onshore winds, short-period windswell, and weak energy. The surf just isn’t there. You’ll be sitting on the beach watching the horizon stay flat for a good stretch.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Sunday, August 2nd, early in the morning. That’s the first time we see a recommendation worth mentioning. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Putsborough – that’s your spot. On Sunday morning, August 2nd, we’ve got some 4ft swell coming from the WSW, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind will be light and offshore, blowing from the east, which should keep things reasonably clean. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 172. It’s not a world-beater, but after all that nothing, it’s the best we’ve got in the near term. The break is fairly exposed to the swell, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, so expect a few people out there, especially on a Sunday.
The real standout, though, and the one that gets my blood pumping a little, is looking further ahead. Mark your calendar for Monday, August 10th, early morning. The wind is forecast to be light and offshore from the east again, with a 2ft swell from the west. The period is a bit longer at 9 seconds, which means better shaped waves and more energy behind them. The combined energy is moderate at 85. It’s still on the smaller side, but the conditions look clean and the potential for a fun, mellow session is there. It’s a long way out, so keep your hopes in check, but it’s the one to watch.
I wouldn’t bother with the rest of the window. There’s a lot of messy, windy, or tiny surf in between. The setup is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers on most days. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 306 | 279 | 110 | 110 | 66 | 55 | 30 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 17 | 52 | 28 | 18 | 44 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 166 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:44AM6.14m | 5:11PM6.42m | 5:37AM6.50m | 5:59PM6.85m | 6:20AM6.91m | 6:39PM7.30m | 6:58AM7.30m | 7:16PM7.71m | 7:33AM7.62m | 7:50PM8.03m | 8:07AM7.86m | 8:24PM8.24m | 8:41AM8.00m | 8:58PM8.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:54AM2.54m | 11:25PM2.33m | 11:45AM2.17m | 00:11AM1.93m | 12:28PM1.76m | 00:51AM1.54m | 1:05PM1.39m | 1:27AM1.21m | 1:39PM1.09m | 2:00AM0.96m | 2:11PM0.89m | 2:32AM0.80m | 2:42PM0.79m | 3:04AM0.76m | |||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 10 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 11 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 110 | 110 | — | 55 | 30 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 52 | 2 | 18 | 44 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | — | — | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | SW 3 | WSW 7 | — |
| kJ | 306 | 279 | — | — | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 6 | — | 28 | — | — | 29 | — | 2 | 166 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 802 | 313 | 109 | 137 | 254 | 136 | 90 | 99 | 89 | 117 | 338 | 407 | 518 | 276 | 137 | 3 | 89 | 310 | 230 | 9 | 43 |
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