
Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, W swell with 1,087 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s 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 (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the next couple of weeks for Putsborough.
Honestly, it's a pretty grim stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long, quiet period with nothing really worth paddling out for until the second week of September. The first proper surfable day doesn't show up until Wednesday the 16th, and even then, it's a bit of a mess.
The water is sitting at 66° right now, which is a good 4° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's a pleasant surprise if you're just having a swim, but it doesn't help the waves.
For the first week, from the 6th through to the 15th, it's dead. The winds are all over the place, mostly cross-shore or onshore, and the swell is tiny, weak, and short-period. You'll see a few pulses of energy, like one on Monday the 7th (moderate wave energy at 800), but it's paired with a nasty cross-on wind. The waves would be choppy and close to unridable. Your best bet for the whole first week might be a clean-looking morning on the 10th when the wind is cross-off, but the swell is only 4ft and a weak 6-second period (93). It's not worth the drive.
Things finally look up on the 16th of September. The swell picks up but it's a double-edged sword. Wednesday morning the 16th shows a solid 8ft swell from the west with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 890. The wind is offshore from the NW, which is good. But at 8ft, it's getting into expert-only territory, and that short period will make it dumpy. By Wednesday afternoon the swell is 10ft with a massive energy reading of 1357, but the wind shifts to a cross-on. That could be a big, lumpy, and dangerous mess.
The real standout, if you're an experienced surfer, looks like Friday the 18th of September. The morning session has a hefty 8ft swell from the west (8 seconds, strong energy at 707) and a clean cross-off wind from the SSW. That's the best wind we're going to get for a decent push. The waves will be big and powerful, definitely not for beginners. It's a marginal call, but it's the best on offer.
The afternoon of the 18th sees the swell jump to 10ft with a massive energy reading of 1520, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it messy. Only deep experts should even think about it.
So, the call is this: You've got a long, flat spell until the 16th. The only real window of opportunity, and it's a narrow one, is the morning of Friday the 18th. It's big, raw, and needs a skilled surfer who knows the beach. For everyone else, give it a miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 13 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 |
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45 | 94 | 434 | 972 | 407 | 323 | 548 | 457 | 221 | 68 | 80 | 87 | 330 | 484 | 367 | 220 | 109 | 64 | 219 | 166 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:09AM6.30m | 3:49PM6.67m | 4:29AM6.81m | 4:57PM7.35m | 5:27AM7.47m | 5:50PM8.05m | 6:15AM8.07m | 6:34PM8.61m | 6:56AM8.52m | 7:14PM8.95m | 7:34AM8.76m | 7:51PM9.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:46PM2.50m | 9:31AM2.45m | 10:17PM2.04m | 10:46AM1.88m | 11:20PM1.39m | 11:40AM1.24m | 00:08AM0.77m | 12:24PM0.68m | 00:49AM0.32m | 1:03PM0.29m | 1:25AM0.07m | 1:39PM0.10m | 1:59AM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 16 | W 11 | W 13 | — | WSW 10 | — | — | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 17 | W 7 |
45 | 53 | 434 | 972 | — | 167 | — | — | 221 | 68 | 80 | 3 | 10 | 380 | 367 | 220 | 109 | 64 | 6 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | W 16 |
3 | 3 | 366 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 9 | — | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 7 | — |
4 | 94 | — | — | 407 | 323 | 548 | 457 | — | 40 | — | 87 | 330 | 484 | — | — | — | 31 | 219 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 76 | 44 | 91 | 87 | 109 | 373 | 313 | 44 | 171 | 55 | 422 | 265 | 91 | 44 | 67 | 47 | 320 | 276 | 91 |
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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.
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