Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, W swell with 663 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ll level with you. The forecast for Putsborough is a tough one for the next couple of weeks. The water is running at a real unusual 66°F, which is about 5°F warmer than average for this time of year – that’s something you’ll feel. But the waves? It’s a grind.
We’ve got a long stretch of nothing to start. The first time you might actually get wet with something rideable is Monday, September 14th. The early morning kick-starts with a tiny 3ft swell from the WSW. The wind is cross-offshore and clean, so it’s surfable despite the size. The combined swell energy is a weak 106, so don’t expect any power, but it’s a start.
After that, the forecast is pretty grim. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, making things lumpy and choppy. By Thursday, September 17th, the morning gives a little hope with a 2ft swell from the west and a clean cross-off breeze, but the energy is only 52. It’s a micro-session.
The real standout, and I mean the only one that’s worth getting excited about, is the early morning of Monday, September 21st. The wind is light from the south, giving us a glassy, cross-off window. The swell is a small 2ft from the west, but it’s got a very long period of 11 seconds. That’s groundswell energy, and for a point or reef, it’s a dream. For a beach like Putsborough, it might break a little straight, but with those clean conditions, it’s the best on offer. The combined energy is 110, so it’s just making it to "ridable" territory. The swell direction (W) lines up well with the spot’s optimum (WNW), so it’s worth dragging the board down.
Between the 14th and the 21st, there are big gaps of several days where you’re better off staying dry. It’s a rough pattern, but it’s not the end of the world. Forecasts can flip, and with a little luck, things could clean up. But right now, circle that Monday, September 21st. It’s the only real call in the whole run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 224 | 133 | 63 | 19 | 198 | 553 | 306 | 194 | 112 | 217 | 293 | 327 | 203 | 207 | 130 | 106 | 76 | 51 | 80 | 163 | 189 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on |
High Tide | 5:50PM8.05m | 6:15AM8.07m | 6:34PM8.61m | 6:56AM8.52m | 7:14PM8.95m | 7:34AM8.76m | 7:51PM9.05m | 8:10AM8.78m | 8:27PM8.89m | 8:44AM8.59m | 9:01PM8.53m | 9:17AM8.22m | 9:34PM8.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:40AM1.24m | 00:08AM0.77m | 12:24PM0.68m | 00:49AM0.32m | 1:03PM0.29m | 1:25AM0.07m | 1:39PM0.10m | 1:59AM0.04m | 2:12PM0.13m | 2:31AM0.21m | 2:45PM0.35m | 3:02AM0.56m | 3:17PM0.74m | 3:34AM1.05m | |||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 15 | — | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 |
| kJ | 224 | 133 | 63 | 19 | 2 | 553 | 306 | 194 | 112 | 4 | — | 246 | 203 | 207 | 130 | 106 | 76 | 51 | 22 | 163 | 189 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 19 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | SW 4 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 32 | — | 19 | 198 | — | — | — | — | 217 | 293 | 327 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 80 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 46 | 0 | 254 | 256 | 71 | 9 | 47 | 76 | 102 | 320 | 276 | 89 | 320 | 46 | 0 | 87 | 49 | 47 | 71 | 46 |
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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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