Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, WSW swell with 874 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The forecast is pretty grim, to be honest. There’s a nearly two-week stretch of poor conditions ahead, so don’t get your hopes up too fast. The only real window of interest comes right at the very end of the outlook, and even then, it’s not a classic.
The first recommendation is for Putsborough on Friday, August 28th. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and it likes a WNW swell. But the afternoon that day has a 4ft swell from the WSW, a short 5-second period, and a cross-shore wind from the SW at 22 mph. The wave energy is weak (103), and it’s just poor surf conditions. Water temperature is 67°, which is much warmer than you’d expect for this time of year – a real standout anomaly for the area.
The weekend of the 29th and 30th is a write-off. The morning of the 30th has a 5ft WSW swell, period up to 9 seconds, and clean cross-offshore winds, but the score is still a 1. The energy is moderate (301), but it’s still described as marginal. The rest of the period is plagued by onshore winds, strong breezes, and messy chop.
The middle of the first week of September is a dead zone. Strong winds, poor quality, and no surf to speak of.
Then, on Monday, September 7th, the afternoon brings a 8ft SW swell, a 7-second period, and cross-onshore wind. Still poor.
Tuesday, September 8th is where it gets interesting but dangerous. Massive 16ft swells from the W and WNW, with a very long 11-second period. The combined energy is off the charts – 5198 and 6083. This is only for expert surfers, and even then, the wind is cross-onshore at 22 mph, making it lumpy. This is more of a spectacle than a session.
Wednesday, September 9th calms down to a 6ft W swell with a 9-second period, but it’s cross-onshore and marginal at best.
The last hope is Friday, September 11th. The morning shows a 4ft WSW swell, 9-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds from the south at 25 mph. The energy is moderate (270). It’s still poor surf conditions, but it’s the cleanest looking wave of the whole run.
So, the one standout here is the morning of Friday, September 11th at Putsborough. Swell is 4ft from the WSW, period is 9 seconds, and the wind is clean and cross-offshore. The water is still warm, but the crowds are listed as *often*, so expect company. It’s not a big swell, but it’s the only real chance for a clean wave in a long, bleak outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the S by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
103 | 71 | 69 | 130 | 487 | 301 | 323 | 602 | 685 | 492 | 313 | 157 | 122 | 58 | 71 | 173 | 416 | 253 | 196 | 217 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:24PM8.36m | 7:41AM8.27m | 7:57PM8.65m | 8:14AM8.48m | 8:30PM8.75m | 8:48AM8.52m | 9:05PM8.67m | 9:23AM8.38m | 9:42PM8.39m | 10:02AM8.06m | 10:22PM7.93m | 10:44AM7.58m | 11:10PM7.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:33AM0.57m | 1:44PM0.50m | 2:04AM0.35m | 2:15PM0.35m | 2:34AM0.29m | 2:47PM0.35m | 3:06AM0.40m | 3:20PM0.52m | 3:41AM0.68m | 3:58PM0.86m | 4:20AM1.12m | 4:41PM1.36m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 10 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | — | W 18 | W 8 | SW 16 | W 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 8 |
— | 46 | 26 | 130 | 487 | 301 | 227 | 422 | 685 | 492 | 313 | — | 6 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 217 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — |
103 | 71 | 69 | — | — | — | 323 | 602 | — | — | — | 157 | 122 | 58 | 71 | 173 | 416 | 253 | 196 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 251 | 440 | 440 | 67 | 91 | 20 | 20 | 71 | 44 | 67 | 20 | 102 | 265 | 87 | 456 | 820 | 274 | 852 | 313 | 274 |
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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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