Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Putsborough.

Honestly, the next week or so is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long stretch of flat to tiny, weak surf ahead, so don’t bother waxing up just yet. The first real signs of life don't show until late in the game.

It starts quiet. Through the end of August and into the first few days of September, the swell is barely there, with heights hovering between 0.3 ft and 1 ft. The combined energy is weak, often under 100 (16). Winds are mostly cross-off or light, but with next to no swell, it’s just a flat calm lake out there. Not worth a paddle.

Midweek, around Thursday the 1st of September, there’s a tiny bump to 4 ft from the W, but it’s onshore and messy. We get a bit more energy on Friday the 2nd with a 7 ft to 7 ft W swell, but it’s paired with strong cross-onshore winds at 25 mph making it a lumpy, choppy mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean surf session.

The situation doesn’t really improve until we look way out. The standout window arrives around Saturday the 5th of September through Sunday the 6th. On Saturday morning we get a 8 ft W swell with light offshore NW winds, building to a solid 8 ft in the afternoon. The combined energy jumps hard into the four-digit range (901 and 1189) – moderate to strong energy. This is the first real hope, but it’s still a bit raw.

The true potential for a good wave hits on Sunday the 6th of September. For the morning, we see a 6 ft W swell with a moderate cross-off breeze from the S and clean conditions. The energy is very strong (1208). Then by the afternoon, the wind shifts offshore from the SE at 19 mph, giving us fresh offshore and clean surf at 5 ft. This is the best-looking combo of the whole outlook – solid groundswell, clean faces, and the wind working for us. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can ditch the thick wetsuit.

After that, it gets wild. Monday the 7th of September sees a massive jump to a 15 ft to 21 ft W swell with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is an enormous 22399. This is serious, expert-only stuff. It’s too big for most, and the wind turns cross-onshore, making it lumpy. This is for the brave or the foolish.

So, to wrap it up: you’re waiting until the 5th and 6th of September for a proper go. The best of the bunch is the Sunday afternoon session on the 6th. It’s a standout for clean conditions and solid energy. The long range is promising, but keep an eye on it.

Stay patient.
Rusty.

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