
Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with 557 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with W 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 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Puttsborough crew, let's talk about the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow grind for most of it. The ocean is going to be pretty grumpy and disorganized for a good long stretch, so we’re going to have to be patient. We are looking at a lot of days where the wind is just going to be in our faces and the waves are going to be all lumpy and chopped up.
Right off the bat, from the 15th through the 19th, it’s not looking pretty. We’ve got fresh cross-onshore winds ripping across the beach, making things messy. The swell is there, around 5 ft to 7 ft, but it’s short-period windswell – only about 7 seconds – and that just doesn’t have any push or shape to it. The water’s going to be all jumbled. The combined energy is up there, we’re talking 261 to 468, but that just means a lot of chaotic, sectiony slop. It's the kind of stuff that will have you fighting the current more than riding a wave. And with 7 ft of that short-period stuff on the 17th, it’s going to be a real chore. Not a beginner’s day at all. This is a time to maybe clean the wetsuit, not wear it out.
The 20th is a little similar, but the wind finally starts to back off a touch. It’s still a bit cross-onshore, but that wave height drops down to a meager 4 ft, and with that 9-second period, it’s still pretty weak. The energy numbers are falling, too – down to 194 and below. We’re still looking at pretty ordinary conditions.
Then we hit a bit of a dead spell. From the 21st through the 25th, it's pretty flat. There are tiny waves, sure, but don't get too excited. The 21st has a bit of a clean glassy morning, but the swell is a puny 2 ft. The 22nd and 23rd have some clean windows, especially with slight offshore winds, but the swell is still tiny, around 2 ft. It’s surfable for a longboard if you’re desperate, but it’s really just dribble. By the 25th, we’re down to a tiny 1 ft, so it’s pretty much a lake. These are days for a picnic, not a paddle-out.
Now, here’s the one real glimmer in this whole forecast, and it comes around the 26th and 27th. On Saturday the 26th, the wind finally goes offshore – a nice ESE cross-off. The swell bumps right back up to a solid 6 ft, but this is where it gets interesting. The period has jumped way up to 15 to 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is huge – we're talking 1572. Now, here’s the thing, at a beach break like this, that long-period stuff can be a bit tricky. It can break too straight and close out. But it’s going to be clean, and there’s some serious size and power behind it. This is the standout of the whole period, but with that kind of period, you need to be smart about where you sit. It might be one for the more experienced crew.
Sunday the 27th is still a decent option. The wind is properly offshore – a moderate SE breeze – and the surf is a bit smaller at 4 ft, but it has a 12-second period. It’s going to be cleaner and more manageable than the day before, but still fun. The energy is down to 330, which is much more moderate, but the shape should be way better.
After that, the swell fades away again. The 28th has some tiny cross-off waves, and by the 29th and 30th we're back down to under 2 ft and the winds get messy again. The window has closed.
So, to wrap it up in a nutshell: a lot of flat, windy days to get through. The 26th is your best shot at something with some real size and power, but it’ll be a test. The 27th is the more user-friendly version of that swell. Don't get your hopes up too much for the rest of it. This one’s for the patient ones.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 |
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261 | 246 | 289 | 557 | 410 | 171 | 429 | 388 | 409 | 269 | 211 | 176 | 226 | 214 | 138 | 194 | 153 | 86 | 41 | 40 | 67 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:34PM8.01m | 9:50AM7.71m | 10:09PM7.39m | 10:25AM7.12m | 10:45PM6.72m | 11:04AM6.49m | 11:30PM6.07m | 11:56AM5.90m | 00:35AM5.54m | 1:20PM5.51m | 2:18AM5.36m | 3:07PM5.62m | 3:51AM5.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:17PM0.74m | 3:34AM1.05m | 3:50PM1.25m | 4:06AM1.62m | 4:25PM1.85m | 4:42AM2.23m | 5:08PM2.47m | 5:30AM2.83m | 6:11PM3.04m | 6:51AM3.28m | 7:58PM3.31m | 8:47AM3.29m | 9:40PM3.03m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | W 7 | W 12 | W 12 | — | W 16 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 |
— | — | 289 | 557 | — | 50 | — | — | — | 199 | 27 | 12 | — | 5 | 51 | 194 | 153 | 86 | 41 | 40 | 67 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | W 14 | W 15 | W 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 10 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
261 | 246 | — | — | 410 | 171 | 429 | 388 | 409 | 269 | 211 | 176 | 226 | 214 | 138 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 313 | 313 | 46 | 44 | 215 | 276 | 391 | 606 | 44 | 313 | 320 | 412 | 320 | 187 | 44 | 5 | 87 | 5 | 3 | 143 | 0 |
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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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