
Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with 271 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 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 the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a pretty grim run of surf for the foreseeable future. There’s nothing really on offer for the first two weeks, with a long stretch of flat, tiny, and messy conditions. The only sliver of hope pops up right at the tail end of the forecast, but it’s a long way off, so keep your expectations in check.
The water at Putsborough is sitting at a balmy 65°F which is a whopping 5°F warmer than it should be for this time of year. That’s a real treat if you’re just going for a swim, but for surfing? Not much to write home about just yet.
We start off on Friday the 24th of July with a glassy morning, some clouds, and a whisper of a swell – a mere 0.7ft from the west with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a paltry 10 (weak). A light NE breeze at 3 mph makes it look clean, but there’s just no power to push you. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it’s game over.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are a write-off: onshore winds, building swell but with serious chop. Sunday morning actually sees a pulse of 5ft swell from the west (period 7 seconds) and the energy jumps to 232 (moderate), but the wind is a fresh 22 mph onshore. It’s blown out, lumpy, and unsurfable. Honestly, for a beach setup like this, that’s more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle.
The whole first week of August follows the same pattern – tiny, weak swell, cross-onshore or onshore breezes, and no quality. There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 2nd of August with a small 2ft swell from the SW and a clean cross-offshore wind (SSW 16 mph), but the energy is only 104 (moderate) and the period is a short 8 seconds. It’s a slight improvement, but still not worth paddling out for.
The only glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. We’ve got a 6ft swell rolling in from the west-southwest with an 8-second period. The combined energy hits 489 (strong), which is the biggest number we’ve seen all forecast. The morning has a light NW breeze at 3 mph, making it glassy. This is the standout, but it’s a long way out – over a week away – so take it with a grain of salt. The swell direction is WSW, which is a good match for the break’s optimum WNW direction. However, at 6ft, it’s getting a bit chunky for beginners, and the short period (8 seconds) means it could be a bit lumpy. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore again, so the window is tight.
To sum it up: if you’re desperate, keep an eye on that Saturday the 8th of August morning. It’s the only day that offers any real hope. For everything else, leave the board in the car and maybe go for a swim in that warm water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 |
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5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 116 | 232 | 247 | 116 | 69 | 49 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 33 | 10 | 9 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:01PM5.94m | 3:38AM5.92m | 4:13PM6.08m | 4:44AM6.14m | 5:11PM6.42m | 5:37AM6.50m | 5:59PM6.85m | 6:20AM6.91m | 6:39PM7.30m | 6:58AM7.30m | 7:16PM7.71m | 7:33AM7.62m | 7:50PM8.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM2.83m | 9:50AM2.79m | 10:27PM2.66m | 10:54AM2.54m | 11:25PM2.33m | 11:45AM2.17m | 00:11AM1.93m | 12:28PM1.76m | 00:51AM1.54m | 1:05PM1.39m | 1:27AM1.21m | 1:39PM1.09m | 2:00AM0.96m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 7 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 |
2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 116 | 69 | — | 18 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 33 | 10 | 9 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 3 |
5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 2 | — | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
— | 1 | — | 6 | 26 | 116 | 232 | 247 | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 851 | 456 | 412 | 412 | 479 | 802 | 71 | 44 | 87 | 161 | 46 | 117 | 144 | 142 | 142 | 144 | 89 | 143 | 293 | 351 | |
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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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