Putsborough Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
18.8°C
2.6° 

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


Putsborough surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, W swell with 1,334 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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 Putsborough has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this period is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no surf worth jumping in for. It’s a real bummer. The first time we see anything surfable is on the morning of Sunday the 6th, but even then it’s only just barely there. It’s not until a bit later that we get a pulse of energy.

So, for the first few days, it’s a waiting game.

The first real chance to wet a line comes Sunday morning, September 6th. The swell is tiny, only about 2ft from the WSW with a short period. The energy is weak (63), but the wind is light offshore from the SSE. It’ll be clean, glassy even, but honestly, it’s just ordinary. You could get a few knee-high sliders if you’re desperate, but it’s not worth rushing for.

Then things get a bit more interesting, but the wind turns ugly. Monday the 7th sees a big jump in energy to a strong 1228, with a 6ft swell from the west. The period is a proper 13 seconds, so there’s some push behind it. But that’s all ruined by a fresh cross-onshore wind. It’ll be a choppy, lumpy mess. Big, blown-out waves for the experienced crew only, and even then, it’s not fun.

The rest of the first week and into the second is more of the same story – decent swell pulses getting hammered by wind. Tuesday the 8th has 6ft of west swell with 513 energy, but a strong cross-onshore wind will make it messy. Wednesday the 9th is similar. It’s a shame because there’s energy in the water.

We finally get a little window of calm on Saturday the 12th. The swell is tiny, only about 2ft from the west, but the wind goes glassy. The energy is light (85). It’s surfable, clean, and quiet – but you’ll be on a longboard or a foamie just for the paddle. The water temperature is 66°, which is a couple of degrees warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a nice treat for the skin.

After that, it really drops off. From the 13th through the 15th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves (energy in the teens and twenties) and clean conditions, but there’s just no power. It’s more of a swimming day than a surfing day.

Now, we’ve got a potential standout lurking further out, but you’ve gotta wait for it. On the 18th of September, a week and a half from now, we see a 6ft west swell with a period of 7 seconds and a moderate energy of 456. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the NNE. The forecast is promising, but it’s a long way out, so don’t book the day off work just yet. It’s the best-looking swell of the whole run, but we’ll have to wait and see if the wind plays ball.

The bottom line: there’s no standout session in this entire 16-day window. You’ve got a long wait for anything, and most of the decent swell is ruined by wind. The glassy day on the 12th is the only real “get wet” option for the clean wave fanatics, even if the waves are tiny. Keep an eye on that 18th, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
4
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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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
W
8
1.9
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8
1.5
W
7
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7
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.4
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9
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7
0.9
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8
1.9
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13
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12
1.7
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1.5
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1.3
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6
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6
1.6
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7
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
587
454
229
94
148
88
31
69
116
1228
1080
364
426
513
340
204
140
71
252
318
425
Wind (km/h)
35
W
35
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
5
SSE
15
SSE
20
SW
20
WSW
25
W
30
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30
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30
WNW
20
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30
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35
SSW
25
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30
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High Tide
11:36AM7.01m
00:10AM6.71m
12:46PM6.49m
1:32AM6.26m
2:18PM6.31m
3:09AM6.30m
3:49PM6.67m
4:29AM6.81m
4:57PM7.35m
5:27AM7.47m
5:50PM8.05m
6:15AM8.07m
6:34PM8.61m
Low Tide
5:37PM1.94m
6:12AM2.28m
6:58PM2.44m
7:47AM2.64m
8:46PM2.50m
9:31AM2.45m
10:17PM2.04m
10:46AM1.88m
11:20PM1.39m
11:40AM1.24m
00:08AM0.77m
12:24PM0.68m
00:49AM0.32m
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Temp °C
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24
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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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