Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, W swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Putsborough over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, it’s shaping up as a pretty lean stretch. There’s nothing really surfable until Tuesday the 15th of September, so we’re looking at a solid week of flat or poor conditions to start. The first real chance to get wet comes that Tuesday morning. It’s small, with a west swell pushing in at 2ft, period around 8 seconds, and the energy is weak (70). The wind is light offshore from the southeast, so the surface will be clean. That’s the best window you’ll see for a while, but it’s still only ordinary surf. The break is a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent spot, and it can get crowded often, so you might have company.
The water temperature is sitting at 66°F, which is a solid 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s notable, so you’ll feel that extra warmth if you’re in a spring suit.
After that brief window, things go back to poor. The swell stays small and the wind shifts onshore or cross-shore for most of the following days. The next glimpse of something surfable comes on Saturday the 19th of September in the morning. The swell is still tiny at 3ft from the west-northwest, with a short period of 7 seconds and weak energy (82). But the wind goes glassy—virtually no breeze—so the ocean will be mirror-flat. That’s a real treat for the eyes, but the waves are just ordinary. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect a few locals out.
Further out, Tuesday the 22nd of September morning shows a little more pulse: 3ft from the west, 10-second period, moderate energy (138). The wind is light cross-offshore from the east, keeping it clean. It’s still only ordinary surf, but it’s the best of a very quiet period. The long period (10 seconds) hints at a bit more shape, but at this size, it’s still a beginner-friendly wave.
Overall, there’s no standout session in this 16-day window. The best you’ll get is clean, small, ordinary waves. If you’re desperate, aim for the 15th or 22nd in the mornings. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 528 | 320 | 260 | 68 | 63 | 19 | 183 | 627 | 347 | 194 | 115 | 188 | 293 | 217 | 235 | 169 | 127 | 79 | 118 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:57PM7.35m | 5:27AM7.47m | 5:50PM8.05m | 6:15AM8.07m | 6:34PM8.61m | 6:56AM8.52m | 7:14PM8.95m | 7:34AM8.76m | 7:51PM9.05m | 8:10AM8.78m | 8:27PM8.89m | 8:44AM8.59m | 9:01PM8.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:20PM1.39m | 11:40AM1.24m | 00:08AM0.77m | 12:24PM0.68m | 00:49AM0.32m | 1:03PM0.29m | 1:25AM0.07m | 1:39PM0.10m | 1:59AM0.04m | 2:12PM0.13m | 2:31AM0.21m | 2:45PM0.35m | 3:02AM0.56m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 15 | W 16 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 260 | 68 | 63 | 19 | 2 | 627 | 347 | 194 | 115 | 4 | 5 | 217 | 235 | 169 | 127 | 79 | — | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | SW 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — |
| kJ | 528 | 320 | — | 30 | — | 19 | 183 | — | — | — | — | 188 | 293 | — | — | — | — | — | 118 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 313 | 109 | 71 | 46 | 0 | 338 | 276 | 71 | 9 | 67 | 0 | 87 | 273 | 313 | 44 | 71 | 0 | 52 | 136 | 46 |
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