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Putsborough Surf Forecast
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Putsborough surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. 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 Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, near gales from the SW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 12 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | |
472 | 377 | 352 | 197 | 114 | 372 | 696 | 1016 | 2658 | 1661 | 857 | 485 | 342 | 356 | 706 | 559 | 356 | 260 | 212 | 160 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:24PM8.89m | 7:48AM8.84m | 8:10PM8.89m | 8:35AM8.65m | 8:58PM8.67m | 9:24AM8.25m | 9:48PM8.29m | 10:16AM7.73m | 10:41PM7.81m | 11:13AM7.19m | 11:41PM7.31m | 12:17PM6.72m | 00:47AM6.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:29AM0.06m | 1:50PM0.17m | 2:16AM0.14m | 2:37PM0.41m | 3:05AM0.43m | 3:26PM0.80m | 3:58AM0.87m | 4:20PM1.28m | 4:58AM1.37m | 5:20PM1.77m | 6:05AM1.82m | 6:30PM2.15m | 7:18AM2.09m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 |
 | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:10 | 9:12 |
1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 7 | W 15 | — | W 16 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
 kJ | 102 | 63 | 39 | 37 | 114 | 4 | — | 188 | — | 1661 | 857 | 485 | 342 | 356 | 706 | 559 | 356 | 260 | 212 | 160 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 |
| kJ | 23 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | S 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 472 | 377 | 352 | 197 | 17 | 372 | 696 | 1016 | 2658 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 338 | 265 | 91 | 64 | 405 | 461 | 351 | 276 | 276 | 226 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
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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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