Putsborough Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
18.3°C
3.0° 

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


Putsborough surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 3,041 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 1st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
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W
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11
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11
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10
1.4
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11
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11
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13
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11
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10
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
409
357
274
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248
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23
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2266
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1227
698
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378
203
Wind (km/h)
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15
W
15
SE
30
SSE
25
WNW
10
NW
10
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10
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15
ESE
30
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40
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30
SSW
35
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WSW
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High Tide
6:53PM8.56m
7:11AM8.56m
7:28PM8.87m
7:46AM8.80m
8:03PM8.97m
8:22AM8.83m
8:40PM8.84m
9:00AM8.63m
9:20PM8.47m
9:41AM8.22m
10:04PM7.91m
10:27AM7.65m
10:55PM7.22m
Low Tide
12:42PM0.60m
1:01AM0.32m
1:14PM0.25m
1:33AM0.08m
1:47PM0.07m
2:05AM0.04m
2:21PM0.09m
2:40AM0.21m
2:58PM0.33m
3:17AM0.60m
3:38PM0.78m
4:00AM1.16m
4:26PM1.38m
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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.

Puttsborough is 11 km (7 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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