Putsborough Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
18.8° C
2.4° 

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


Putsborough surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get this out there. The next couple of weeks are gonna be a serious test of patience if you’re chasing waves around here. I’ve been staring at the charts and it’s a whole lot of flat, bumpy, and just plain ordinary for the foreseeable future. We’re looking at a long stretch where the surf is pretty much a no-go, with a glimmer of something on the horizon that might just save us.

For the first ten days or so, from Thursday the 6th through the 16th, the ocean is basically taking a nap. We’ve got some small, weak swells rolling in, but the wind is mostly a problem. It’s cross-onshore, choppy, and messy. There’s a little pulse of energy on the 12th, but it’s swallowed by a moderate breeze, so it’s not worth getting wet for. The 15th and 16th see a bit more size, up to 4ft to 5ft, but again, the wind is blowing across it, chopping it all up. It’s a classic “look at the ocean, have a coffee, maybe go for a walk” kind of period. The energy is weak, too, with combined energy readings in the low hundreds at best, like 182 and 216, which is just not enough to do anything with. It’s a real bummer.

Now, hold on to your boards, because there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It’s a long way off, but it’s there. On Wednesday the 19th, we finally see something that looks like a real swell. The forecast is for 8ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy readings jump way up to 585 and 766, which is a huge difference from the dribble we’ve been seeing. The wind is a SSW cross-offshore, which is a good sign for keeping things clean. This is the standout of the whole window, no question. It’s not for the faint of heart, though. At 8ft, this is pushing into expert territory, and the short period means it might be a bit walled and won’t have the same push as a bigger groundswell. But for anyone who’s comfortable in solid, powerful surf, this is the one to circle on the calendar. The water is also running much warmer than usual, about 4°F warmer than normal, which is a nice bonus.

After that, the swell backs off a bit on the 20th, but it’s still 7-7ft, but the wind turns onshore and makes it a bit of a mess. Then it fades out again by the 21st. So, the long-range call is for that Wednesday the 19th to be the day. It’s promising, but forecasts can change this far out, so keep an eye on it. For now, I’d say don’t get your hopes up for the next week and a half, but don’t put the boards in the attic either. This place can turn around quick.

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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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W
6
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9
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WSW
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
31
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22
21
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11
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26
98
123
132
Wind (km/h)
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NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
5
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
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20
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High Tide
12:03PM7.01m
00:32AM6.91m
1:07PM6.65m
1:46AM6.57m
2:28PM6.51m
3:13AM6.56m
3:53PM6.77m
4:32AM6.93m
5:04PM7.34m
5:36AM7.50m
6:01PM8.01m
6:28AM8.06m
6:50PM8.59m
Low Tide
6:03PM1.87m
6:38AM2.05m
7:14PM2.21m
7:58AM2.31m
8:43PM2.29m
9:28AM2.24m
10:12PM1.99m
10:46AM1.82m
11:22PM1.43m
11:48AM1.26m
00:19AM0.83m
12:38PM0.72m
1:06AM0.36m
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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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