Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 202 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s break down Putsborough. It’s generally a decent spot for beginners and fairly consistent, but the next week and a half is a total dud. Starting Friday July 3rd through around July 16th, the waves are tiny, the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the water’s all messed up.
Friday sets the tone: 3ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, but cross-onshore winds around 10 mph make it choppy. The combined wave energy is moderate at 198, but it’s still a write-off for paddling out. Water temperature is about 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that doesn’t help the surf.
The days after that just get worse. From Saturday the 4th the swell drops below 2ft and energy levels fall down to weak – as low as 14 (weak energy) by July 10th. The wind does clean up to cross-offshore from July 9th through the 13th, which makes the surface glassy, but with only 1ft to 1ft of swell on offer, you’re not catching anything. It’s a long, empty spell.
The one highlight in this entire outlook is Saturday July 18th. That morning we see a jump to 5ft from the west, short 7-second period, but combined energy hits 267 (moderate to strong). Wind is light and cross-onshore, so the surface should stay fairly clean. That afternoon drops to 5ft but holds strong energy at 265, with offshore wind from the northwest. For Putsborough, that’s the best session of the 16-day run. It’s a long way off though – two weeks out – so keep an eye on the forecast.
There’s a little glimmer on July 16th afternoon: 4ft but short period and choppy cross-onshore winds, so not worth the paddle. July 17th also has about 3ft with offshore wind, but nothing to write home about.
So, bottom line: if you’re a beginner or just want clean lines, wait until July 18th. That’s your best shot. The rest of the window is mostly small, chopped up, or flat.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 198 | 198 | 202 | 96 | 71 | 67 | 40 | 39 | 55 | 24 | 22 | 35 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:21PM7.80m | 9:39AM7.45m | 9:58PM7.72m | 10:18AM7.34m | 10:37PM7.57m | 10:59AM7.19m | 11:19PM7.38m | 11:45AM7.01m | 00:09AM7.16m | 12:39PM6.84m | 1:07AM6.95m | 1:43PM6.73m | 2:15AM6.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:04PM1.27m | 3:28AM1.29m | 3:39PM1.34m | 4:04AM1.37m | 4:16PM1.47m | 4:43AM1.49m | 4:57PM1.63m | 5:26AM1.64m | 5:45PM1.82m | 6:18AM1.80m | 6:42PM1.99m | 7:19AM1.94m | 7:49PM2.07m | ||||||||
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 | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 198 | 198 | 202 | 57 | 71 | 38 | 31 | 39 | 55 | 24 | 22 | 35 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 4 | NNW 3 | — | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 96 | — | 67 | 40 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | 13 | — | 20 | 18 | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 251 | 79 | 46 | 313 | 272 | 48 | 87 | 142 | 137 | 137 | 137 | 144 | 144 | 41 | 27 | 143 | 27 | 80 | 39 | 80 |
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