
Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 239 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for Putsborough over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run for this stretch of coast. The only break we’ve got to look at is Putsborough itself, and the coming days are looking mostly flat and messy. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is a solid 4° warmer than it should be for this time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit, but you will need a whole lot of patience.
The forecast starts on the morning of Tuesday, August 11th, and through that first week, the energy in the water is weak – we’re talking combined energy readings in the meager 9 to 11 range. Tiny little 0.7ft to 2ft waves, mostly out of the west. Offshore winds will keep the water clean early on Tuesday and Wednesday, but there's just nothing to ride. You’ll be floating on a lake.
We hit the weekend, and Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th offer up a moment of calm. The wind drops to glass on Sunday morning, but the swell has disappeared down to 2ft with a short 7-second period. It’s clean, sure, but absolutely gutless. Then we roll into the second week, from Monday the 18th through Thursday the 21st. A couple of mornings show surflable waves, with the swell nudging up to 3ft to 4ft and a light cross-off breeze, so the water will be clean. The energy is still low to moderate (around 73 to 182), so it’s really just small, weak lines.
Now, hold onto your board, because the end of the run gets a bit spicy, but it's not for the faint-hearted. Sunday, August 23rd, the swell starts to jump. By the morning, we've got 5ft from the west-southwest, with energy climbing to 339. The problem? Onshore wind is going to make it choppy. It gets bigger from there. Monday, August 24th, is a big raw one: we see 10ft combined swell from the west-southwest, but it’s being hammered by a nearly gale-force onshore blow. The wave energy is a massive 1815, but it’s going to be a total mess – blown-out, lumpy, and only for the locals who don't mind punishment. It settles back down to 5ft to 7ft through Tuesday the 25th, but the cross-onshore wind is still fresh, creating lumpy, choppy conditions.
Honestly, for the paddle surfer, there's no standout day here. If you’re desperate for something clean, the Tuesday morning of the 18th or Wednesday morning of the 19th offer the most tidy conditions on small, weak waves. But with the swell picking up to 5ft-plus and the wind tearing it apart later on, that setup from the 23rd onwards looks far more interesting for the kiteboarders and windsurfers than anyone with a paddle.
I’m not seeing the quality waves we all want. Keep an eye on it, but for now, it’s a real quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 |
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5 | 7 | 42 | 73 | 94 | 110 | 184 | 239 | 151 | 130 | 184 | 104 | 95 | 69 | 40 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 176 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:01PM8.01m | 6:28AM8.06m | 6:50PM8.59m | 7:15AM8.49m | 7:35PM8.98m | 7:57AM8.72m | 8:16PM9.12m | 8:37AM8.73m | 8:55PM8.99m | 9:15AM8.53m | 9:33PM8.63m | 9:52AM8.14m | 10:11PM8.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:48AM1.26m | 00:19AM0.83m | 12:38PM0.72m | 1:06AM0.36m | 1:22PM0.33m | 1:49AM0.07m | 2:03PM0.13m | 2:28AM0.02m | 2:41PM0.15m | 3:05AM0.19m | 3:18PM0.38m | 3:40AM0.55m | 3:54PM0.78m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 5 | W 18 | W 8 |
5 | 4 | 42 | 73 | 94 | 110 | 184 | — | 151 | 130 | — | 104 | 95 | — | 40 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 16 |
2 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — |
2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | S 6 | — | SE 2 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 7 | NNW 4 | — | — | W 5 | — | W 8 | — |
— | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 239 | — | — | 184 | — | — | 69 | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | 176 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 293 | 425 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 313 | 44 | 46 | 111 | 44 | 43 | 144 | 43 | 143 | 460 | 310 | 49 | 9 | 3 |
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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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