Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. 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 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about this stretch. I’ll be straight with ya – this is not a pretty forecast, not by a long shot.
We’re looking at Putsborough, and the whole 16 day window is a challenge to find something worth paddling out for. There’s a big gap of nothing worthwhile right from the start: from this Thursday, July 30th, all the way through to the morning of Monday, August 3rd, the surf is just too small and sloppy to even think about.
The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s much warmer than normal and feels proper tropical for around here, but sadly the waves aren't matching up.
The first sniff of something surfable comes on Monday morning, August 3rd. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the WSW, with a period of 9 seconds. It’s open to beginners size-wise, but the combined energy is only a weak 86. The wind is a cross-offshore from the east at 9 mph, so it should be clean. We call that "surfable but very ordinary" – you’ll get a few small, weak lines, but don't expect any power. It’s still a beginner-friendly wave at this size, just not going to get the heart racing.
After that, we’re back into a long run of poor conditions. From Monday afternoon right through the rest of the first week and into the second, it’s all tiny bump or onshore mush. The combined energy readings are pitiful – mostly single digits or low double digits through August 6th to the 14th, with the swell barely hitting 0.7 ft to 2 ft, and periods often short and weak.
There is one slight glimmer on Monday, August 10th, in the morning. The swell kicks up a notch to 3 ft from the WSW, with a 7-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 99 – the highest in the whole forecast. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, keeping things clean. It’s still surfable but very ordinary, and that size is right on the edge for beginners. It’s the biggest offering, but it’s not exactly pumping.
Honestly, mate, there’s no standout here. No real gem to chase. This is a classic blank run for the area – nothing to do but wait for the forecasts to change. It tends not to stay this poor for long, so keep an eye on it, but for now, the board stays in the car.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 11 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 11 |
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 kJ | 20 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 28 | 10 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 32 | 86 | 80 | 39 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:50PM8.03m | 8:07AM7.86m | 8:24PM8.24m | 8:41AM8.00m | 8:58PM8.32m | 9:15AM8.02m | 9:32PM8.27m | 9:51AM7.93m | 10:09PM8.09m | 10:29AM7.71m | 10:49PM7.78m | 11:12AM7.40m | 11:35PM7.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:39PM1.09m | 2:00AM0.96m | 2:11PM0.89m | 2:32AM0.80m | 2:42PM0.79m | 3:04AM0.76m | 3:14PM0.80m | 3:36AM0.81m | 3:48PM0.92m | 4:11AM0.98m | 4:25PM1.15m | 4:50AM1.26m | 5:09PM1.48m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | WNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 20 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 32 | 86 | 80 | 39 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | — | ENE 3 | — | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 19 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 15 | — | 20 | 28 | 9 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 276 | 313 | 142 | 142 | 350 | 314 | 161 | 39 | 157 | 143 | 3 | 0 | 43 | 43 | 3 | 313 | 143 | 404 | 431 | 143 | |
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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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