Putsborough Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
18.5° C
2.2° 

Putsborough surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Putsborough surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 5th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright friends, Rusty here. Let’s have a straight talk about the next sixteen days.

It’s a tough one to write, because the charts are showing a long, dry stretch. We’re looking at almost no decent surf for the entire period. The first few days are flat, and honestly, the whole run looks like a washout for any quality paddle surfing. Conditions just aren't lining up.

Let’s walk through the bad news. Starting Sunday the 2nd, we’ve got a tiny 1ft swell from the WSW with a short 8-second period – that’s no energy at all (22). The wind is cross-off in the morning but the swell is way too weak to do anything. Monday the 3rd sees a small bump to 3ft, same WSW direction, period up to 9 seconds, and the combined energy is still weak at 84. The morning looks clean with light easterly winds, but it’s just not enough push.

Tuesday the 4th through Friday the 7th is all onshore or cross-onshore winds from the NW and W, with swell heights between 3ft and 5ft. The period stays short, 6 to 8 seconds, and the energy readings, while climbing to a moderate 184, are paired with poor conditions. Winds are moderate to fresh, turning the surf into a choppy mess. Not worth paddling out.

The weekend of the 9th and 10th offers a tiny glimmer, but it’s faint. Saturday the 9th has 3ft swell from the W (period 5-6 seconds) with light winds, but it’s inconsistent and weak. Monday the 10th afternoon sees a slight lift to 4ft but again, short period and cross-onshore wind. It’s just not happening.

The second week is worse. From Wednesday the 12th through Sunday the 16th, it’s all tiny, weak swell, never breaking 2ft, with short periods. Winds remain mostly onshore and gusty. There is nothing to recommend.

So, what’s our best bet? And I use the term loosely. The only day that even comes close to being surfable is Monday morning, August 3rd, with that 3ft, 9-second period swell and light easterly winds making for clean conditions. But it’s tiny. It’s pure beginner territory at Putsborough – a 1ft wave on an 8-second period isn't a wave at all. Even the “best” day here won’t have any real push. The water temp is running about average for the time of year, so that’s not a factor. But for a proper wave? We’re looking at a full two-week gap of nothing worthwhile. When the combined energy of all swells is barely scraping triple digits and most of it is in the 20-50 range, you know we’re in trouble. With the strong onshore winds and poor quality, this is looking more like a stretch for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle.

It’s bleak, I know. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board in the car for the next two weeks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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6
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57
6
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
NNE
10
SSE
5
ESE
15
WNW
15
SSE
20
SW
25
WSW
20
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High Tide
9:15AM8.02m
9:32PM8.27m
9:51AM7.93m
10:09PM8.09m
10:29AM7.71m
10:49PM7.78m
11:12AM7.40m
11:35PM7.36m
12:03PM7.01m
00:32AM6.91m
1:07PM6.65m
1:46AM6.57m
2:28PM6.51m
3:13AM6.56m
Low Tide
3:14PM0.80m
3:36AM0.81m
3:48PM0.92m
4:11AM0.98m
4:25PM1.15m
4:50AM1.26m
5:09PM1.48m
5:37AM1.64m
6:03PM1.87m
6:38AM2.05m
7:14PM2.21m
7:58AM2.31m
8:43PM2.29m
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Feels °C
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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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