Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, W swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. The long-range look for the next couple of weeks is a tough one. The entire 16-day window is a real struggle, and we're staring at long gaps where there's nothing good on offer. We're focused on Putsborough, and it's a real mixed bag of poor conditions and tiny surf.
The water here is really warm, coming in at 66°F, which is a full 5°F above the long-term average for this time of year. That's a notable difference.
The first real chance of a wave kicks off on Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning session shows a clean 5ft swell from the west with a period of 8 seconds, and a light SSW cross-off breeze. The combined energy is a moderate 328, and it's the best we're going to get. At 5ft, it's a bit much for total beginners but fine for most. The wind is light and clean, so the surface will be nice. The swell direction is a bit off the optimum, but it's the standout.
The rest of the run is a write-off. There's a long, dry spell from August 19th right through to the end of the month. Strong, messy winds from the west and northwest ruin any chance of clean surf. The waves are small, under 3ft, and the energy is weak. The bigger pulses of swell on the 20th, 26th, and 31st of August get up to 5ft - 7ft, but they're all hammered by fresh onshore winds, making it lumpy and choppy. With the significant swell, poor surf quality, strong wind, and a beach setup, this looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer during those periods.
So, to sum it up. If you're desperate, mark your calendar for the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd, at Putsborough. It's clean, there's a bit of energy, and it's your best shot. Everything else is a dud, I'm afraid. The forecast might change, but for now, it's a real struggle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 62 | 287 | 276 | 334 | 130 | 51 | 70 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 133 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:07AM7.05m | 11:28PM6.77m | 11:50AM6.44m | 00:16AM6.13m | 12:46PM5.91m | 1:25AM5.65m | 2:09PM5.60m | 3:01AM5.52m | 3:45PM5.74m | 4:23AM5.83m | 4:52PM6.21m | 5:18AM6.35m | 5:39PM6.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM1.89m | 5:32AM2.23m | 5:56PM2.48m | 6:24AM2.78m | 7:02PM2.97m | 7:42AM3.16m | 8:37PM3.17m | 9:21AM3.15m | 10:08PM2.95m | 10:37AM2.77m | 11:10PM2.47m | 11:29AM2.24m | 11:54PM1.92m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 15 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 13 | NW 4 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 |
| kJ | 44 | 10 | 10 | 276 | 8 | 130 | 51 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 27 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 133 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | SW 16 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 16 | W 16 | W 8 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 9 | — | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | W 10 | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | 10 | 83 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 14 | — | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | 8 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | SW 15 | — | W 9 | W 13 | W 13 | W 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | W 14 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — |
| kJ | 10 | — | — | 8 | — | 59 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 4 | — | — | 7 | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | W 7 | — | W 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 8 | — | — | N 2 | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 62 | 287 | — | 334 | 29 | 13 | 70 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 395 | 472 | 276 | 67 | 606 | 9 | 46 | 93 | 142 | 3 | 227 | 39 | 143 | 143 | 39 | 335 | 329 | 293 | 89 | 144 | 0 |
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