Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here with a look at the Putsborough stretch.
Plainly, it's been a bit of a dry spell, but there are a couple of moments that might be worth a look. The water temp is a warm 66°, a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can probably get away with a thin suit.
The problem is a long, drawn-out quiet period. From August 10th to the 21st, the surf is mostly poor. We're looking at wave heights below 3ft, with combined energy readings barely hitting the triple digits. The wind is all over the shop—mostly cross-on or onshore—keeping the surface messy. There is a small window on Wednesday the 12th with a light cross-off wind and a tiny 2ft wave, but it's still just "ordinary." Monday the 18th offers a similar story with a cleaner 3ft swell (90 combined energy), but nothing to get excited about.
Things get a bit unhinged on Saturday the 22nd of August when a solid 10ft swell from the west slams in (combined energy of 2034). It's huge, but a 15 mph north wind is going to turn it into a washing machine. Absolutely for experts only, and even then, it looks more like a kite-surfing day. It drops to 6ft on Sunday the 23rd (340 combined energy), but again, onshore winds kill it.
Now, for the one true highlight. It's a long way off, so keep expectations in check, but Monday the 24th of August is the pick. A tiny 2ft west swell (181 combined energy) arrives with glassy, offshore wind from the east. That's clean surf. The period is a very long 14 seconds, meaning proper groundswell that will offer the best shape of the fortnight. Just be aware that that extra-long period can make beach breaks straight, but with the right sand, there'll be some fun, clean runners to be had. It's a rare clean day, and on that quality, it's your best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 |
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 kJ | 13 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 73 | 94 | 110 | 184 | 163 | 148 | 130 | 56 | 104 | 124 | 87 | 54 | 27 | 10 | 9 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:04PM7.34m | 5:36AM7.50m | 6:01PM8.01m | 6:28AM8.06m | 6:50PM8.59m | 7:15AM8.49m | 7:35PM8.98m | 7:57AM8.72m | 8:16PM9.12m | 8:37AM8.73m | 8:55PM8.99m | 9:15AM8.53m | 9:33PM8.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:22PM1.43m | 11:48AM1.26m | 00:19AM0.83m | 12:38PM0.72m | 1:06AM0.36m | 1:22PM0.33m | 1:49AM0.07m | 2:03PM0.13m | 2:28AM0.02m | 2:41PM0.15m | 3:05AM0.19m | 3:18PM0.38m | 3:40AM0.55m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 4 | W 8 | — | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | 42 | 73 | 94 | 110 | 184 | 163 | 148 | 130 | 56 | 104 | 124 | — | 54 | 27 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | W 7 | W 8 | — | ESE 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | S 6 | E 3 | SE 3 | — | NW 3 | W 3 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | NNE 3 | W 7 | N 3 | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 47 | — | 1 | 87 | 4 | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 142 | 89 | 411 | 314 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 71 | 87 | 46 | 44 | 144 | 39 | 46 | 46 | 144 | 89 | 409 | 310 |
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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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