Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WSW swell with 167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s 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 0.9m 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I've got the gen on the stretch ahead for Putsborough.
To be brutally honest, the next week and a half is a write-off. We're looking at a long, frustrating gap with flat, junk surf. The models are showing nothing but tiny windswell and poor conditions. You’d be better off waxing a longboard for a cruise, or just leaving the boards in the shed. It’s a real dry spell, and it looks set to stay that way until the action picks up.
Now, let's get to the only bright spot in this whole 16-day window. The period from Thursday, August 20th, keeps the hope alive. Thursday morning’s showing a jump in energy with a 4ft west swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a lumpy, messy affair. That’s not the one.
The real standout, the one that’s got my attention, is the Friday morning session on August 21st. We’re looking at the biggest swell of the whole forecast, a proper 6ft west swell rolling in. The combined energy hits 410 (moderate wave energy), which is a serious step up from the dribble we’ve been seeing. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s windswell, but the wind is a gentle cross-shore breeze. That’s going to hold the waves open a bit. It’s a solid size, well over the 5ft mark, so it’s getting a bit too much for the beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s the best offer on the table by a mile. The water temp is sitting at 65°F with a 4°F anomaly, so it’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus. Just be aware that this spot is fairly exposed, and with the size, it might get a bit of a crew on it.
That’s the only window that’s worth setting an alarm for. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 12 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 74 | 98 | 106 | 99 | 80 | 151 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:07PM6.65m | 1:46AM6.57m | 2:28PM6.51m | 3:13AM6.56m | 3:53PM6.77m | 4:32AM6.93m | 5:04PM7.34m | 5:36AM7.50m | 6:01PM8.01m | 6:28AM8.06m | 6:50PM8.59m | 7:15AM8.49m | 7:35PM8.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:14PM2.21m | 7:58AM2.31m | 8:43PM2.29m | 9:28AM2.24m | 10:12PM1.99m | 10:46AM1.82m | 11:22PM1.43m | 11:48AM1.26m | 00:19AM0.83m | 12:38PM0.72m | 1:06AM0.36m | 1:22PM0.33m | 1:49AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 6 | NNW 3 | W 8 | E 3 | WSW 12 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 74 | 98 | 106 | 99 | 80 | 151 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 9 | — | SW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 4 | SW 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 6 | E 3 | WNW 3 | — | W 11 | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 38 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | NNW 3 | — | W 5 | — | E 3 | ESE 2 | SE 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | W 2 | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 391 | 411 | 321 | 287 | 143 | 143 | 143 | 313 | 313 | 142 | 143 | 142 | 420 | 273 | 3 | 3 | 127 | 44 | 46 | 127 | 44 |
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