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Putsborough Surf Forecast
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Putsborough surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 GMTForecast 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
9.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Mar 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, near gales from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 30 | 27 | 71 | 45 | 66 | 171 | 475 | 1258 | 1520 | 1080 | 427 | 154 | 330 | 199 | 115 | 220 | 158 | 220 | 106 | 83 | 411 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 8:26PM 8.72 | 8:47AM 8.54 | 9:08PM 8.22 | 9:32AM 7.87 | 9:55PM 7.56 | 10:25AM 7.10 | 10:54PM 6.85 | 11:35AM 6.39 | 12:15AM 6.32 | 1:09PM 6.04 | 1:54AM 6.29 | 2:44PM 6.27 | 3:16AM 6.75 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:25AM 0.26 | 2:46PM 0.58 | 3:07AM 0.79 | 3:30PM 1.23 | 3:57AM 1.48 | 4:24PM 1.96 | 5:04AM 2.18 | 5:42PM 2.60 | 6:44AM 2.62 | 7:34PM 2.78 | 8:33AM 2.46 | 9:07PM 2.42 | 9:46AM 1.94 | ||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | ||
| Sunset | 6:31 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -7 | -3 | -2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | ||
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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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