Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, W swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
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’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.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
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7 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 100 | 60 | 247 | 634 | 107 | 35 | 12 | 51 | 71 | 58 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:52PM6.21m | 5:18AM6.35m | 5:39PM6.80m | 5:59AM6.91m | 6:17PM7.40m | 6:35AM7.45m | 6:51PM7.94m | 7:08AM7.92m | 7:24PM8.36m | 7:41AM8.27m | 7:57PM8.65m | 8:14AM8.48m | 8:30PM8.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM2.47m | 11:29AM2.24m | 11:54PM1.92m | 12:08PM1.70m | 00:30AM1.39m | 12:42PM1.20m | 1:03AM0.93m | 1:14PM0.79m | 1:33AM0.57m | 1:44PM0.50m | 2:04AM0.35m | 2:15PM0.35m | 2:34AM0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 12 | WSW 6 | — | — | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
6 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 60 | — | — | 107 | 35 | 6 | 51 | 71 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | SW 7 | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — |
3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 13 | W 13 | SW 8 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 3 | — | NW 4 | S 7 | SE 3 | SW 4 | SW 7 | — | WSW 7 | W 8 | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — |
11 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100 | — | 247 | 634 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 307 | 273 | 89 | 73 | 3 | 39 | 39 | 287 | 287 | 89 | 0 | 79 | 187 | 334 | 137 | 276 | 91 | 456 | 411 | 407 |
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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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