Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for Putsborough.
Well, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a lean stretch. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle, with very little to get excited about. The first surf that’s even worth mentioning doesn’t pop up until the very end of the run, so we’re looking at a long, dry gap from now all the way through the first week of August.
The water temperature at Putsborough is sitting at 66°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real treat if you’re in the water, but sadly the swell just isn’t cooperating.
The only real opportunity I can see, and I’m using that word loosely, is on Saturday, August 8th. The morning glass-off is a beauty – glassy conditions with a slight air and a light S wind. That’s the kind of start to a day that gets a surfer out of bed. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the WSW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined swell energy is only 40. It’s clean, but it’s micro. The wind will swing cross-on by the afternoon and bump it up to 2 ft, but it’ll get choppy. For a beginner, that morning glass might be worth a paddle for the practice, but don’t expect any sort of power.
The following day, Sunday, August 9th, has a similar 2 ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is cross-shore and moderate, making it a choppy affair. The wave energy is still weak at 67. It’s not a standout.
So, honestly, the best on offer is that Saturday morning session. It’s clean, it’s glassy, and the water is warm. But the swell is tiny. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoons with a bit more wind and some chop might look more interesting than paddling.
For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a rough run. But it’s the hand we’ve been dealt. Keep an eye on the long-range, things can always change.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
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 kJ | 9 | 9 | 17 | 37 | 23 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 10 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:16PM7.71m | 7:33AM7.62m | 7:50PM8.03m | 8:07AM7.86m | 8:24PM8.24m | 8:41AM8.00m | 8:58PM8.32m | 9:15AM8.02m | 9:32PM8.27m | 9:51AM7.93m | 10:09PM8.09m | 10:29AM7.71m | 10:49PM7.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:05PM1.39m | 1:27AM1.21m | 1:39PM1.09m | 2:00AM0.96m | 2:11PM0.89m | 2:32AM0.80m | 2:42PM0.79m | 3:04AM0.76m | 3:14PM0.80m | 3:36AM0.81m | 3:48PM0.92m | 4:11AM0.98m | 4:25PM1.15m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 7 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 10 | — | — | NW 6 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 32 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | NW 5 | W 15 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | W 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 9 | 37 | 23 | — | — | 20 | 7 | — | 15 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 477 | 276 | 276 | 313 | 144 | 142 | 513 | 351 | 144 | 857 | 39 | 39 | 143 | 3 | 39 | 128 | 3 | 90 | 92 | 171 |
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