Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
First up, the honest truth: we're looking at a pretty grim stretch for a while. The water temp is sitting at 65°F which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a nice little bonus, but the waves just aren't there. From Monday the 20th of July right through to the end of the month, there's barely a ripple. The combined swell energy is in the single digits and low teens for most of that time, and even when it climbs a bit, the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." It's a long, flat spell with no real surf to speak of.
Things start to look a little more interesting as we head into the first couple of days of August. On Friday the 31st of July, we get a bit of a pulse. The swell height picks up to 6ft, coming from the W with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to 439 (moderate wave energy) and, crucially, the wind is a clean offshore from the E at 19 mph. That's a serious positive – clean conditions. However, at 6ft, it's getting a bit too big for beginners, and the period is short, so it won't be the most powerful. On Saturday the 1st of August, the morning stays clean with an offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 3ft. The best option on offer is the Saturday afternoon session at Putsborough. The wind is a light offshore from the S at 9 mph, giving clean conditions, and the swell is 2ft from the W. It's not world-class, but after that long flat spell, it's surfable. The combined energy is only 63 (weak) so it's small, but it's clean and rideable.
If I had to pick a standout, it's that Saturday afternoon (1st August) window. It's the only time the wave comment says "surfable waves" and the wind is light and offshore. For the rest of the forecast, it's mostly onshore, choppy, or just too small. The period on the swells is mostly short (under 8 seconds), so they'll be lacking punch. Towards the end of the run, the swell picks up again but the wind turns cross-on and fresh, making it messy. Honestly, for the first week, don't bother. The only real shot is that small, clean window on the 1st of August.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 18 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | W 10 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 |
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 kJ | 3 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 71 | 55 | 168 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:10AM7.42m | 11:31PM7.41m | 11:56AM6.91m | 00:19AM6.81m | 12:46PM6.44m | 1:14AM6.30m | 1:48PM6.08m | 2:22AM5.96m | 3:01PM5.94m | 3:38AM5.92m | 4:13PM6.08m | 4:44AM6.14m | 5:11PM6.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM1.48m | 5:43AM1.69m | 6:02PM1.98m | 6:32AM2.19m | 6:56PM2.43m | 7:29AM2.59m | 8:02PM2.75m | 8:37AM2.82m | 9:16PM2.83m | 9:50AM2.79m | 10:27PM2.66m | 10:54AM2.54m | 11:25PM2.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 3 | W 8 | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 71 | 55 | — | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 9 | NW 4 | — | — | W 13 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 18 | W 18 | W 8 | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 2 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | W 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | — | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 24 | — | — | 168 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 157 | 801 | 321 | 39 | 143 | 243 | 404 | 440 | 80 | 89 | 589 | 407 | 444 | 851 | 479 | 412 | 812 | 43 | 617 | 46 | 43 |
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