Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with 56 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.
Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, we're looking at a bit of a flat spell. The swell window just isn't lining up, and we've got a long stretch of nothing worth paddling out for. Starting from Monday the 6th of July right through to Saturday the 18th of July, it's a write-off. The waves are tiny, the energy is weak (combined swell energy between 8 and 56), and the conditions are mostly choppy or cross-onshore. There's a little window on Wednesday the 8th with glassy conditions on a 1ft W swell, but it's just not enough push for a proper ride. You'd be better off staying on the beach with a cold one.
Now, the first real glimmer of hope pops up on Sunday the 19th of July. Things start to look a bit more interesting. We've got a moderate offshore wind from the ESE at 16 mph cleaning things up, with a 1ft swell from the WSW. The energy is still moderate at 70, but the period stretches out to 13 seconds, which is a solid groundswell. This could be a good looking session at Putsborough (North Devon), especially with the clean conditions. Sunday afternoon carries on the trend with a 2ft swell from the West and a 12-second period, giving us a combined energy of 90. The cross-off wind from the East at 16 mph will keep those faces clean.
Monday the 20th of July is the standout of the whole outlook, but even then it's modest. It’s the first time the score tips into something rideable. The morning brings a 2ft groundswell from the West with a 10-second period and a light cross-off breeze from the NE at 3 mph. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 62°F, so it’ll be pleasant enough. The break is fairly consistent for beginners and fairly exposed to the WNW swell, but expect crowds to be often here. It’s not going to be pumping, but it'll be the best we’ve seen in two weeks.
After that, we drop back into small, weak surf for Tuesday the 21st of July and beyond, with a cross-onshore wind messing it up again. So, if you’re patient, Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are your best bets for a paddle. It’s not a legendary run, but after this dry spell, it’ll feel like a winner.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 16 | W 21 | W 8 | W 20 |
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 kJ | 22 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 46 | 29 | 43 | 27 | 56 | 53 | 31 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:19PM7.38m | 11:45AM7.01m | 00:09AM7.16m | 12:39PM6.84m | 1:07AM6.95m | 1:43PM6.73m | 2:15AM6.86m | 2:54PM6.80m | 3:29AM6.97m | 4:06PM7.09m | 4:39AM7.29m | 5:11PM7.55m | 5:41AM7.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM1.63m | 5:26AM1.64m | 5:45PM1.82m | 6:18AM1.80m | 6:42PM1.99m | 7:19AM1.94m | 7:49PM2.07m | 8:29AM1.96m | 9:03PM1.97m | 9:41AM1.81m | 10:16PM1.67m | 10:49AM1.49m | 11:22PM1.24m | 11:50AM1.09m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 |
 | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | 9:28 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 20 |
| kJ | 22 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 46 | 29 | 43 | 27 | 56 | 53 | 31 | 21 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | W 11 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | W 12 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 8 | NW 5 | NW 4 | N 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | — | — | W 16 | W 21 | — | W 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | 9 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 18 | — | 12 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 137 | 137 | 276 | 39 | 27 | 161 | 27 | 3 | 142 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 3 | 39 | 142 | 39 | 508 | 418 | 89 | 227 |
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The above surf forecast table for Putsborough provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Putsborough can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Putsborough surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Putsborough) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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