Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, W swell with 368 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, me darlin’s, Rusty here, and I’ve been lookin’ over the charts for Putsborough.
It’s a bit of a tough spell to kick things off, I won’t lie to you. We’re basically lookin’ at a long, flat, and messy stretch to start. From Sunday the 16th of August all the way through to the morning of Friday the 28th of August, there’s not a single decent wave to get excited about. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, churning up what little bump there is into a choppy mess. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, it’s just a write-off. You’re better off stayin’ on dry land.
Now, the water temp is a warm 66°, which is a whopping 4° above the norm for this time of year. That’s much warmer than usual, so a wetsuit might feel a bit overkill.
But, there’s a glimmer of hope right at the very tail end of the forecast. The morning of Friday the 28th of August is the one stand-out. The wind goes light and offshore from the southwest, and a clean little groundswell rolls in. We’re lookin’ at 6 ft of swell from the WSW, and the combined energy of all swells is a strong (704). That’s got some punch behind it. The period is a nice 8 seconds, so it’ll have some shape. For a spot that’s been starvin’ for so long, this is the window. It’s the only time in the whole 16-day run I’d even bother paddle out. It’s good for all abilities, but that’s on the bigger side for beginners.
After that, the wind goes sour again for the rest of the weekend, and the swell drops off. So, if you’re keen, circle that Friday morning. It’s a long way off, but it’s the one.
Right then, stay stoked.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
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 kJ | 18 | 26 | 9 | 29 | 39 | 51 | 112 | 71 | 86 | 153 | 182 | 311 | 275 | 191 | 94 | 63 | 37 | 36 | 21 | 33 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:33PM8.63m | 9:52AM8.14m | 10:11PM8.10m | 10:29AM7.63m | 10:48PM7.45m | 11:07AM7.05m | 11:28PM6.77m | 11:50AM6.44m | 00:16AM6.13m | 12:46PM5.91m | 1:25AM5.65m | 2:09PM5.60m | 3:01AM5.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:18PM0.38m | 3:40AM0.55m | 3:54PM0.78m | 4:15AM1.05m | 4:30PM1.30m | 4:51AM1.63m | 5:09PM1.89m | 5:32AM2.23m | 5:56PM2.48m | 6:24AM2.78m | 7:02PM2.97m | 7:42AM3.16m | 8:37PM3.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 16 | W 17 | W 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 18 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 275 | 58 | 94 | 63 | 21 | 36 | 12 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | — | W 7 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 16 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 15 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | NW 5 | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 10 | 1 | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | W 4 | — | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | — | WNW 7 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 6 | — | N 3 | NNE 2 | ESE 2 |
| kJ | — | 26 | 2 | — | 39 | 51 | 112 | 71 | 86 | 153 | 182 | 311 | — | 191 | 7 | 17 | 37 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 256 | 397 | 237 | 310 | 276 | 366 | 240 | 1156 | 373 | 479 | 276 | 523 | 67 | 313 | 57 | 310 | 310 | 142 | 284 | 300 | 173 |
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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).
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