Putsborough Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
18.9°C
2.5° 

Putsborough surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Putsborough surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,059 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 28th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you about Putsborough. We've got a long 16-day window ahead, and honestly, it's a bit of a tough one. The forecast is showing a whole lot of nothing for the first week. We're looking at a long, dry spell from Saturday the 22nd of August right through until around Thursday the 3rd of September. That's nearly two weeks of tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. Don't even bother paddling out.

The only real glimmer of hope comes right at the tail end of the forecast. The best bet we've got is on Thursday, September 3rd and into Friday, September 4th. The swell energy is still pretty weak, just a murmur (175 to 153 on the energy scale), but the wind turns in our favour. On Thursday afternoon we'll see a clean, 4ft swell from the west, with a light offshore breeze from the east-northeast. It's not a classic Putsborough day, but it's the most surfable we've seen in weeks. The swell direction is a little off from its optimum, but for a beginner-friendly spot, this is something to work with. Friday morning is also a possibility with a 3ft west swell and a light offshore.

The good news is the water is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit. Just don't expect any barrels. Low energy, small waves, and a long wait. That's the story for this stretch.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the E by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning).

Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10
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14
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WSW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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27
14
14
18
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9
7
7
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8
16
24
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93
98
121
416
623
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
15
NNW
15
N
20
ENE
15
N
10
ESE
35
E
25
ENE
30
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SSE
15
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5
NW
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NE
25
SSW
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20
SW
20
WNW
30
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High Tide
2:09PM5.60m
3:01AM5.52m
3:45PM5.74m
4:23AM5.83m
4:52PM6.21m
5:18AM6.35m
5:39PM6.80m
5:59AM6.91m
6:17PM7.40m
6:35AM7.45m
6:51PM7.94m
7:08AM7.92m
7:24PM8.36m
Low Tide
8:37PM3.17m
9:21AM3.15m
10:08PM2.95m
10:37AM2.77m
11:10PM2.47m
11:29AM2.24m
11:54PM1.92m
12:08PM1.70m
00:30AM1.39m
12:42PM1.20m
1:03AM0.93m
1:14PM0.79m
1:33AM0.57m
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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.

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