
Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 228 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
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 Putsborough has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough one. The outlook is looking pretty flat and grim for the most part. We've got a long dry spell to start with. The first real chance of anything even vaguely surfable doesn't pop up until Wednesday, the 12th of August. So yeah, we're looking at a gap of several days with absolutely nothing to recommend.
The water at Putsborough is sitting at a very unusual 66°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—a solid 4° above average. That's a bit of a talking point for sure.
Alright, let's run through the few moments that might offer a paddle.
Wednesday, 12th August, we finally see a pulse of energy. Wednesday morning the swell hits a paltry 2ft from the WSW with a period of 10 seconds, giving us a combined swell energy of 104 (moderate energy). The wind goes glassy in the afternoon with a slight air from the NE. Conditions are clean but the waves are described as "surfable but very ordinary." It's small, but it's the best we've got.
Thursday, 13th August, morning looks the cleanest with a cross-off breeze from the ENE and a similar 3ft swell from the WSW, but with a longer 11-second period. The combined energy jumps to 187 (moderate energy). This might be the standout of the whole forecast. It’s still not going to blow your mind, but if you're desperate, that Thursday morning session is your best bet. The longer period will give it a bit more shape, but at a beach setup like Putsborough, it might be a little too straight. The wind is light, so it'll be clean. Crowds are likely here, so expect company.
After that, it's back to choppy, onshore junk. We get another pulse around the 19th and 20th of August. The swell bumps up to 4ft and 4ft from the west, with combined energy readings of 138 and 165 (moderate energy). But the period is short—7 seconds or less—and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and ugly. These are poor surf conditions and really only for the keenest on a bigger board. At that size and with those winds, it might be more interesting for the kite crew than a surfer.
The 23rd of August, Sunday morning, offers a clean little 1ft leftover from the south with an 8-second period, but it's just too small to get excited about.
Overall, the pick of a very average bunch is Thursday morning, the 13th of August. It’s clean, has the most energy, and the longest period. It's not a world beater, but it’s as good as it gets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
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6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 104 | 92 | 108 | 187 | 167 | 151 | 103 | 76 | 64 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:13AM6.56m | 3:53PM6.77m | 4:32AM6.93m | 5:04PM7.34m | 5:36AM7.50m | 6:01PM8.01m | 6:28AM8.06m | 6:50PM8.59m | 7:15AM8.49m | 7:35PM8.98m | 7:57AM8.72m | 8:16PM9.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43PM2.29m | 9:28AM2.24m | 10:12PM1.99m | 10:46AM1.82m | 11:22PM1.43m | 11:48AM1.26m | 00:19AM0.83m | 12:38PM0.72m | 1:06AM0.36m | 1:22PM0.33m | 1:49AM0.07m | 2:03PM0.13m | 2:28AM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | W 6 | WNW 5 | NW 3 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 104 | 92 | 108 | 187 | 167 | 151 | 103 | 76 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | W 9 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 4 | SW 6 | W 10 | SW 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 10 | SW 6 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 3 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 143 | 422 | 313 | 279 | 142 | 313 | 89 | 411 | 313 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 276 | 44 | 46 | 276 | 43 |
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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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