Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright friends, Rusty here. Let’s have a straight talk about the next sixteen days.

It’s a tough one to write, because the charts are showing a long, dry stretch. We’re looking at almost no decent surf for the entire period. The first few days are flat, and honestly, the whole run looks like a washout for any quality paddle surfing. Conditions just aren't lining up.

Let’s walk through the bad news. Starting Sunday the 2nd, we’ve got a tiny 1ft swell from the WSW with a short 8-second period – that’s no energy at all (22). The wind is cross-off in the morning but the swell is way too weak to do anything. Monday the 3rd sees a small bump to 3ft, same WSW direction, period up to 9 seconds, and the combined energy is still weak at 84. The morning looks clean with light easterly winds, but it’s just not enough push.

Tuesday the 4th through Friday the 7th is all onshore or cross-onshore winds from the NW and W, with swell heights between 3ft and 5ft. The period stays short, 6 to 8 seconds, and the energy readings, while climbing to a moderate 184, are paired with poor conditions. Winds are moderate to fresh, turning the surf into a choppy mess. Not worth paddling out.

The weekend of the 9th and 10th offers a tiny glimmer, but it’s faint. Saturday the 9th has 3ft swell from the W (period 5-6 seconds) with light winds, but it’s inconsistent and weak. Monday the 10th afternoon sees a slight lift to 4ft but again, short period and cross-onshore wind. It’s just not happening.

The second week is worse. From Wednesday the 12th through Sunday the 16th, it’s all tiny, weak swell, never breaking 2ft, with short periods. Winds remain mostly onshore and gusty. There is nothing to recommend.

So, what’s our best bet? And I use the term loosely. The only day that even comes close to being surfable is Monday morning, August 3rd, with that 3ft, 9-second period swell and light easterly winds making for clean conditions. But it’s tiny. It’s pure beginner territory at Putsborough – a 1ft wave on an 8-second period isn't a wave at all. Even the “best” day here won’t have any real push. The water temp is running about average for the time of year, so that’s not a factor. But for a proper wave? We’re looking at a full two-week gap of nothing worthwhile. When the combined energy of all swells is barely scraping triple digits and most of it is in the 20-50 range, you know we’re in trouble. With the strong onshore winds and poor quality, this is looking more like a stretch for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle.

It’s bleak, I know. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board in the car for the next two weeks.

Rusty.

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