Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

Rusty

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