
Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, W swell with 439 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. 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 04) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
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’s on offer for Putsborough over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle. We kick off Sunday the 2nd with tiny 1ft swell from the WSW and a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-off from the east, which would normally be nice, but the energy is so weak (22) it’s basically flat. That’s the story for the first few days: tiny, weak, and not worth getting wet.
We’ve got a real flat spell from the start, and it just drags on. Monday the 3rd morning shows a little more life with 3ft swell and 84 units of energy, but it’s still pretty ordinary. Tuesday the 4th bumps up to 4ft with a short 7-second period, but the wind is howling – cross-shore at 15 mph, then 22 mph in the arvo – so it’s messy and lumpy. Wednesday the 5th sees more size, 6ft to 7ft, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore at 25 mph, and the energy climbs to 338-442, so it’s strong but blown out. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if you’re into that sort of thing.
There’s a gap of poor conditions right through to the end of the first week. Thursday the 6th through Sunday the 9th is all onshore or cross-onshore winds with small, short-period swell, energy dropping back to the double digits. Not much to get excited about. The second week follows the same pattern – tiny swell, weak energy, and mostly cross-onshore winds. Monday the 11th and Tuesday the 12th are practically flat, with swell heights of 0.3ft and energy in the single digits.
Now, the one bright spot, and I mean the only one, is Friday the 14th of August. The morning session looks like a real standout. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the west, with an 8-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off from the east at 6 mph. The water temperature is sitting at 65°F, which is a solid 4°F warmer than the long-term average – so much warmer than normal for this time of year, you might not even need a spring suit. That morning window is clean, with 286 units of combined energy, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the one to circle on your calendar. The afternoon goes onshore, so make it a dawn patrol.
That’s really it, folks. The rest of the run is either flat, blown out, or both. The 14th morning is your best shot, but remember, it’s a week and a half out, so treat it as promising but not locked in. For everything else, maybe take the dog for a walk instead.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 |
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22 | 22 | 49 | 84 | 79 | 38 | 155 | 134 | 159 | 338 | 439 | 204 | 120 | 59 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 80 | 181 | 152 | 124 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:32PM8.27m | 9:51AM7.93m | 10:09PM8.09m | 10:29AM7.71m | 10:49PM7.78m | 11:12AM7.40m | 11:35PM7.36m | 12:03PM7.01m | 00:32AM6.91m | 1:07PM6.65m | 1:46AM6.57m | 2:28PM6.51m | 3:13AM6.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:14PM0.80m | 3:36AM0.81m | 3:48PM0.92m | 4:11AM0.98m | 4:25PM1.15m | 4:50AM1.26m | 5:09PM1.48m | 5:37AM1.64m | 6:03PM1.87m | 6:38AM2.05m | 7:14PM2.21m | 7:58AM2.31m | 8:43PM2.29m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 7 | — | W 13 | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 8 |
22 | 22 | 49 | 84 | 79 | 38 | — | — | 93 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | 124 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 155 | 134 | 159 | 338 | 439 | 204 | 120 | 59 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 80 | 181 | 152 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 351 | 143 | 3 | 0 | 46 | 49 | 276 | 370 | 276 | 327 | 187 | 48 | 109 | 419 | 293 | 405 | 412 | 43 | 44 | 313 | 46 |
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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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