Putsborough surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 BST
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Putsborough surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
11.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
8
2.4
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
6
0.9
W
6
0.6
W
7
1.3
NW
5
0.4
W
7
0.3
W
7
0.6
W
6
0.7
WSW
4
0.9
W
6
0.7
W
12
1.4
W
6
1.2
W
7
1.3
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
9
1.9
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
729
661
320
304
202
60
32
79
17
10
24
16
53
129
156
146
320
243
413
573
784
Wind (km/h)
50
NW
40
NW
40
NNW
40
NNW
35
NNW
25
N
30
NNW
35
NNW
15
NNW
15
W
20
WSW
15
SSW
25
WNW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
S
30
SW
25
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
4:18PM7.10m
4:40AM7.56m
5:08PM7.72m
5:29AM8.12m
5:54PM8.27m
6:16AM8.56m
6:39PM8.67m
7:02AM8.81m
7:24PM8.89m
7:48AM8.84m
8:10PM8.89m
8:35AM8.65m
8:58PM8.67m
Low Tide
10:04AM1.68m
10:25PM1.60m
10:52AM1.13m
11:13PM1.04m
11:37AM0.65m
11:58PM0.54m
12:22PM0.30m
00:43AM0.20m
1:06PM0.13m
1:29AM0.06m
1:50PM0.17m
2:16AM0.14m
2:37PM0.41m
3:05AM0.43m
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light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:30
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:57
8:58
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:04
9:05
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
2
1
2
Temp °C
10
11
10
10
10
9
10
10
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
14
16
14
13
-1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
3
7
6
7
5
4
4
7
7
10
11
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.9
W
6
0.6
W
7
0.1
SW
14
0.4
W
7
0.4
W
5
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
7
0.4
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.5
W
11
1.2
W
7
1.3
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
9
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
10
10
10
9
8
60
32
7
17
8
3
4
46
129
59
146
320
243
237
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.2
W
9
0.3
W
7
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
9
0.5
W
11
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
8
8
6
10
4
14
6
56
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
3
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
8
2.4
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
6
0.9
NNW
5
0.7
NW
5
1.3
NW
5
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
W
6
0.7
WSW
4
0.9
W
6
0.7
W
6
1.4
W
6
0.8
SSE
4
1.6
WSW
9
1.9
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
10
Energy kJ
729
661
320
304
202
37
24
79
12
24
16
53
35
156
17
413
573
784
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
818
1041
387
843
221
51
310
310
326
109
387
273
373
431
276
87
20
425
20
320
87
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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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.

Puttsborough is 11 km (7 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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