Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the cards for our local stretch.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – the outlook for the next 16 days is a bit of a bummer. We're looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to get excited about. The few waves that do show up are going to be pretty ordinary, and it's a far cry from what we'd hope for.

The first bit of the forecast, from Tuesday the 4th of August right through to the end of the run, is dominated by poor surf conditions. The energy is just not there. The wind is a constant problem, almost always cross or onshore, which will chop things up and make it messy. The swell periods are mostly short, around 5 to 9 seconds, so you're not getting any real power or shape from the groundswell. The biggest wave heights we see are around 6 ft on the morning of Wednesday the 5th, but with a 19 mph cross-onshore wind and a combined wave energy of 282 (moderate), it's just a lumpy, wind-blown mess. That's not a day for a paddle; that looks like a better day for a kite.

The water temp is about 65°, which is a solid 4° warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit, but that's the only positive.

We do get a bit of a window on the 12th of August, Wednesday. The morning is clean with cross-offshore winds, but there's only 1 ft of swell. The afternoon sees a bit more life, with 2 ft of swell from the WSW, a period of 10 seconds, and a clean offshore breeze from the ESE. The combined energy hits 102 (moderate), and the report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's something, but it's not a standout.

Beyond that, from the 13th to the 19th, it's back to the same story: small, short-period swell and onshore winds. The 15th of August has a bit more energy with 4 ft of swell and 283 combined energy, but again, the wind is cross-onshore and making it choppy.

So, what's the best on offer? Honestly, there's no true standout. If you're desperate for a paddle, the best bet is Wednesday afternoon, the 12th of August. The setup will be clean, and the waves will be small but rideable. It's a “take what you can get” situation.

For the rest of it, we're looking at a two-week gap where the surf is either non-existent or just plain ugly. It's one of those stretches where the forecasts can change, so don't lose all hope, but for now, I'd be looking at other hobbies.

Rusty, signing off.

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