
Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, W swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get stuck into it. The long-range picture here isn't pretty, and I gotta tell ya, it's going to be a proper test of patience.
The water’s sitting at a balmy 65° right now, which is a good couple of degrees warmer than normal for this time of year, so the only thing that’s gonna be nice about the next week is the temperature between sessions.
First up, Putsborough (North Devon) is looking at a long, barren run. We're talking about a stretch from Friday the 11th through to Thursday the 17th with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is there, but it’s messy, wind-blown, and chopped up. We’ve got a mix of cross-shore and onshore winds, periods dropping below 8 seconds, and the comment across the board is just flat-out “poor.” It’s not even worth getting the wetsuit on. The swell energy is weak to moderate at best, with readings like 300 on Friday morning and 285 on Saturday afternoon, but it’s just all over the place. You're looking at a real low point.
The gap stretches for days. Finally, around Saturday the 19th and into Sunday the 20th, things start to look a little less offensive. A light offshore breeze on Saturday morning will clean things up, but it’s still small, around 3ft, with a weak 6-second period at first. Energy picks up a bit on Sunday with a 10-second period and a moderate offshore wind, but the waves are still pretty ordinary, just surfable. It's a glimmer, but not a green light.
We then hit another lull through Monday and Tuesday, with the swell dropping away to almost nothing. Putsborough just gives up again, with wave heights of 1ft to 2ft and energy readings plummeting into the double digits. Honestly, it’s flat out there.
The only breath of life comes in the final stretch, from Wednesday the 23rd through Friday the 25th. Now, this is a long-range call, so don't book your flights yet, but there's a serious long-period groundswell on the charts. We're looking at a northwest swell, but with periods cranking up to 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The problem is the size is still unimpressive – 2ft to 3ft – and it's going to be crossed up at times with strong winds. But, and it's a big but, the cross-offshore winds and the long period mean it could be clean and lined up, especially on the 23rd and 25th. The combined energy readings get back into the low to mid 100s, which is a step in the right direction.
It’s not a week for heroes. The first half is a write-off, and the second half has a couple of days where you might find a clean little bank if you're desperate and know the spot. Putsborough is a fairly consistent break, so this blank run is a bit of an anomaly, and forecasts can change, but right now, it’s all about waiting for that groundswell to fill in.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
300 | 194 | 112 | 64 | 239 | 362 | 319 | 231 | 141 | 132 | 129 | 127 | 100 | 75 | 109 | 228 | 288 | 64 | 373 | 520 | 357 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:14PM8.95m | 7:34AM8.76m | 7:51PM9.05m | 8:10AM8.78m | 8:27PM8.89m | 8:44AM8.59m | 9:01PM8.53m | 9:17AM8.22m | 9:34PM8.01m | 9:50AM7.71m | 10:09PM7.39m | 10:25AM7.12m | 10:45PM6.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:03PM0.29m | 1:25AM0.07m | 1:39PM0.10m | 1:59AM0.04m | 2:12PM0.13m | 2:31AM0.21m | 2:45PM0.35m | 3:02AM0.56m | 3:17PM0.74m | 3:34AM1.05m | 3:50PM1.25m | 4:06AM1.62m | 4:25PM1.85m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 8 |
300 | 194 | 112 | 64 | — | — | 319 | 231 | 141 | 132 | 129 | 127 | 100 | 32 | 109 | 228 | — | 53 | 8 | — | 357 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 33 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | — |
— | — | — | 49 | 239 | 362 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | 25 | 39 | 288 | 64 | 373 | 520 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 44 | 64 | 87 | 276 | 102 | 46 | 320 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 79 | 862 | 1390 | 48 | 46 | 109 | 276 | 391 | 313 | 313 |
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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.










