Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, W swell with 858 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Putsborough.
Honestly, the next 16 days are a bit of a rough patch. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf, and the first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Sunday, September 6th. Before that, we’ve got a solid week of wind-blown lumps and messy conditions, so it’s worth sitting this one out if you can.
The main issue is that for most of the period, the wind is all wrong. Monday the 31st kicks off with a fresh NW breeze blowing straight onshore, tossing a 7ft west swell into a mess. The combined energy is moderate at 858, but the quality is just gone. That pattern holds through the whole first week – onshore and cross-onshore winds in the 18-22 mph range, with short period swell around 7-8 seconds keeping things lumpy and crossed up. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.
The only glimmer appears on Sunday the 6th. The morning shows a 2ft west swell, a light S breeze that’s cross-offshore, and clean conditions. The combined energy is weak at 67, but it’s surfable – just barely. Then by afternoon, the wind drops to glassy calm with a NNW breeze at 3 mph, and the swell drops to 2ft. The energy is a paltry 43, but it’s glassy. That’s the one true standout – a small, clean surf for the patient surfer. It’s not going to be a day for ripping, but if you’re on a log or a foamie, it’ll be a peaceful session.
After that, the surf fades out again. A few days mid-month, around September 12th and 13th, show offshore ESE winds and tiny 1ft-1ft west swells, but the energy is basically nothing – just 16-27. It’s clean, but too small for any real wave. The period occasionally hits 10 seconds, which is decent, but there’s just no push.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Sunday the 6th is your best bet for a glassy, small-wave session. After that, wait and see if the long-range forecasts tighten up. For now, keep the board in the car for the 6th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 858 | 725 | 307 | 127 | 101 | 37 | 265 | 356 | 353 | 286 | 257 | 262 | 272 | 318 | 302 | 153 | 69 | 94 | 60 | 40 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:48AM8.52m | 9:05PM8.67m | 9:23AM8.38m | 9:42PM8.39m | 10:02AM8.06m | 10:22PM7.93m | 10:44AM7.58m | 11:10PM7.34m | 11:36AM7.01m | 00:10AM6.71m | 12:46PM6.49m | 1:32AM6.26m | 2:18PM6.31m | 3:09AM6.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:47PM0.35m | 3:06AM0.40m | 3:20PM0.52m | 3:41AM0.68m | 3:58PM0.86m | 4:20AM1.12m | 4:41PM1.36m | 5:08AM1.70m | 5:37PM1.94m | 6:12AM2.28m | 6:58PM2.44m | 7:47AM2.64m | 8:46PM2.50m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 18 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 307 | 127 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 50 | 69 | 94 | 60 | 40 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 858 | 725 | — | — | 101 | 37 | 265 | 356 | 353 | 286 | 257 | 262 | 272 | 318 | 302 | 153 | 65 | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 313 | 44 | 20 | 64 | 254 | 55 | 370 | 276 | 137 | 87 | 276 | 313 | 276 | 276 | 109 | 88 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 80 |
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