Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NNW swell with 70 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ll switch to feet and miles for you now. Same story, different numbers.
Right now, it’s flat. Nothing doing. From now through to the end of July, it’s a dead spell with no real surf. The water’s warm though, sitting at 64°F – that’s over two degrees warmer than average for this time of year, so it’s a nice swim, but not a surf.
The first real chance of a wave comes on Thursday the 30th of July. That morning, there’s a 5ft swell from the west with an 8-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the south. That’s clean. The combined energy of all swells directed here hits 282 (moderate energy). It’s still a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve got.
For the rest of that week into early August, the swell drops back down. There’s a bit of 4ft to 3ft west swell, but the wind is mostly cross-off from the east or north-east, keeping it clean. The problem is consistency – these waves are small and weak, with combined energy readings mostly under 100, so it’s mushy and gutless.
The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Thursday the 30th. That’s your best bet. Putsborough is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly exposed to the west-northwest, and it’s fairly consistent when there’s swell. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be glassy. The swell is 5ft, which is a bit much for total beginners, but manageable for anyone with a bit of time in the water. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a short-period wind swell, not a groundswell – it’ll be a bit crumbly, but clean. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
After that, from Friday the 31st onward, it’s small and weak again. Honestly, if you’re desperate, that Thursday morning window is your only real shout. The rest of the forecast is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 10 | W 19 | W 12 | W 18 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 5 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 70 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:04PM8.50m | 10:27AM7.90m | 10:47PM8.01m | 11:10AM7.42m | 11:31PM7.41m | 11:56AM6.91m | 00:19AM6.81m | 12:46PM6.44m | 1:14AM6.30m | 1:48PM6.08m | 2:22AM5.96m | 3:01PM5.94m | 3:38AM5.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:48PM0.62m | 4:17AM0.72m | 4:31PM1.00m | 4:59AM1.18m | 5:15PM1.48m | 5:43AM1.69m | 6:02PM1.98m | 6:32AM2.19m | 6:56PM2.43m | 7:29AM2.59m | 8:02PM2.75m | 8:37AM2.82m | 9:16PM2.83m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | NNW 3 | W 8 | W 11 | NNW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | W 7 | W 16 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 19 | W 12 | W 18 | W 18 | W 8 | N 6 | W 7 | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | W 13 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | ENE 3 | E 3 | NNE 2 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | ENE 3 | NNE 2 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 444 | 469 | 41 | 329 | 546 | 387 | 404 | 411 | 80 | 89 | 143 | 243 | 407 | 469 | 243 | 39 | 552 | 391 | 391 | 432 | 422 |
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