Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with 60 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s going on.
First up, I gotta be straight with you – the 16-day window for Putsborough is looking pretty bleak. There’s a big ol’ gap at the start with nothing to recommend. The first hint of any real surf doesn’t show up until Thursday morning, the 24th of July. Before that, it’s essentially a write-off with tiny, gutless waves and dodgy wind. For over two weeks, you’d be better off finding something else to do.
Now, there is one day that stands out, and it’s a long way off. On Thursday morning, the 24th of July, we finally see a pulse of energy. The swell is coming from the WNW at 5 ft, with a period of just 6 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, not the cleanest, but the combined energy is sitting at 119 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light from the west at 3 mph, and it’s described as a “slight air” with light cross-onshore ripples. It’s not perfect, but after weeks of nothing, it’s the only thing that’s even close to rideable. The break is Putsborough, which is a beginner-friendly spot, and it’s fairly exposed to the WNW swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, no major anomaly to report.
Keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so it’s a promising but less certain option. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect company if it does show. For most of the period, the waves are tiny, the wind is messy, and the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a tough run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNE on Sat night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 21 | W 8 | W 19 | SW 19 | W 15 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 45 | 28 | 28 | 58 | 55 | 36 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 1:43PM6.73m | 2:15AM6.86m | 2:54PM6.80m | 3:29AM6.97m | 4:06PM7.09m | 4:39AM7.29m | 5:11PM7.55m | 5:41AM7.72m | 6:09PM8.08m | 6:37AM8.14m | 7:01PM8.54m | 7:27AM8.44m | 7:50PM8.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:19AM1.94m | 7:49PM2.07m | 8:29AM1.96m | 9:03PM1.97m | 9:41AM1.81m | 10:16PM1.67m | 10:49AM1.49m | 11:22PM1.24m | 11:50AM1.09m | 00:21AM0.79m | 12:45PM0.71m | 1:14AM0.42m | 1:34PM0.43m | 2:04AM0.20m | |||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 19 | SW 19 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NE 5 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 45 | 28 | 28 | 58 | 55 | 36 | 22 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 21 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 14 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | W 17 | — | W 16 | — | — | W 15 | W 15 | W 8 | W 14 | W 14 | W 18 | — | SW 16 | W 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 10 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 39 | 27 | 28 | 50 | 16 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 142 | 3 | 3 | 43 | 3 | 3 | 106 | 27 | 89 | 95 | 357 | 418 | 411 | 90 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 88 | 104 | 92 |
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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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