Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, W swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down, mate. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching the charts.
Honestly, you’re looking at a long dry spell. From now until at least the 10th of August, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is flat, the wind is all over the place, and every forecast is showing poor conditions. Don’t even bother.
The first sign of a pulse comes on Monday morning, the 10th of August. A small west-southwest swell rolls in at 2 feet, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is weak (70), but the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the south at 12 mph. That’ll keep the surface smooth. It’s not a classic, but it’s the first clean window we’ve had.
The only session that’s really worth circling on the calendar is Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th of August. On Tuesday morning, the swell builds to 3 feet from the west-southwest, with an 8-second period. The combined energy ticks into moderate territory (103), and the wind is still clean and cross-offshore. Then on Wednesday the 12th, the morning brings a bump to 5 feet from the same direction, with an 8-second period and a combined energy of 370 – that’s a real jump in power. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore from the west-northwest at 9 mph, which will put a slight ripple on the face, but it’s still surfable.
This is Putsborough, a beginner-friendly spot. With the swell staying under 5 feet, it’s fine for learners. The break is fairly exposed to the swell, and it’s ideally looking for a west-northwest direction. The swell we’re getting is west-southwest, so it’s not hitting the perfect angle, but it’ll wrap in. Expect crowds, as they’re ‘often’ here. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
So, the standout is Wednesday morning, the 12th of August. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s the best on offer in this 16-day window. The swell is small but the energy is building, and the wind is manageable. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 11 | W 7 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 5 |
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 kJ | 31 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 20 | 78 | 57 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 6:20AM6.91m | 6:39PM7.30m | 6:58AM7.30m | 7:16PM7.71m | 7:33AM7.62m | 7:50PM8.03m | 8:07AM7.86m | 8:24PM8.24m | 8:41AM8.00m | 8:58PM8.32m | 9:15AM8.02m | 9:32PM8.27m | 9:51AM7.93m | 10:09PM8.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:28PM1.76m | 00:51AM1.54m | 1:05PM1.39m | 1:27AM1.21m | 1:39PM1.09m | 2:00AM0.96m | 2:11PM0.89m | 2:32AM0.80m | 2:42PM0.79m | 3:04AM0.76m | 3:14PM0.80m | 3:36AM0.81m | 3:48PM0.92m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 | WNW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 31 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 4 | 22 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 19 | — | 23 | 7 | 4 | 22 | — | — | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 9 | 1 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 7 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | N 3 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NNE 3 | ENE 2 |
| kJ | — | 19 | — | — | 22 | 20 | 78 | 57 | — | — | 20 | 4 | — | 16 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 117 | 89 | 137 | 276 | 313 | 820 | 351 | 144 | 142 | 352 | 485 | 366 | 441 | 329 | 157 | 143 | 145 | 355 | 253 | 3 |
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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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