Putsborough surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 BST
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Putsborough surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Putsborough surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, WSW swell with 959 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with WSW 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 (May 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 30th May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 30th May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.7
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1
W
11
1.7
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
8
2
W
9
1.7
W
9
1.6
WSW
9
2.3
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
31
27
14
14
32
33
91
154
123
486
593
625
582
238
327
251
586
463
413
669
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
5
W
15
W
20
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
25
W
25
WNW
25
W
30
S
35
SW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:33PM6.87m
4:54AM7.06m
5:18PM7.14m
5:37AM7.25m
5:57PM7.38m
6:16AM7.42m
6:34PM7.56m
6:53AM7.53m
7:10PM7.68m
7:29AM7.56m
7:46PM7.71m
8:05AM7.52m
8:22PM7.66m
8:41AM7.40m
Low Tide
10:43PM1.91m
11:05AM1.71m
11:25PM1.68m
11:43AM1.54m
00:03AM1.47m
12:19PM1.39m
00:39AM1.32m
12:55PM1.30m
1:15AM1.23m
1:30PM1.28m
1:51AM1.24m
2:05PM1.32m
2:27AM1.33m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:11
5:09
5:09
5:07
5:07
5:05
5:05
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9:15
9:16
9:17
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:23
8
1
2
2
4
2
5
2
Temp °C
26
20
21
20
13
14
14
13
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
15
13
13
14
14
15
23
19
20
19
10
11
12
12
13
10
11
10
10
9
10
13
8
9
10
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.7
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.8
W
7
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1
W
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
W
10
0.1
W
17
1.6
WSW
9
Energy kJ
50
31
27
14
14
32
33
70
154
123
486
593
582
238
150
92
6
413
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.3
W
14
Energy kJ
12
6
10
10
10
20
29
91
24
60
8
7
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
1
10
1
10
10
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
4
0.3
E
3
0.4
WSW
4
1.6
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
8
2
W
9
1.7
W
9
2.3
WSW
8
Energy kJ
14
1
7
625
124
327
251
586
463
669
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
3
117
137
144
137
87
0
0
87
87
91
276
87
145
87
187
44
187
222
477
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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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.

Puttsborough is 11 km (7 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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