Putsborough Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
18.6°C
2.4° 

Putsborough surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Putsborough surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, W swell with 972 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with WSW 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 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 12th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 12th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 7th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same 16-day window for Putsborough, but in feet and miles per hour. It’s a rough stretch for paddle surfing, no two ways about it. The overall pattern is weak, onshore, and messy. There’s a long gap of poor conditions through the first week, with only a couple of really ordinary windows to even think about getting wet.

The first real nod towards something surfable comes on the morning of Saturday the 12th. It’s not much, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the WSW, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (60). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, which will keep the surface clean. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly size, so if you’re just starting out, you could get a few soft ones. But don’t expect much – it’s barely shaking the cobwebs off.

Then we hit another dry spell until the morning of Tuesday the 16th. The swell picks up a touch to 4ft from the W, with a period of 8 seconds and moderate energy (223). The wind is light offshore from the SE at 6 mph, which is a major positive, giving clean, glassy conditions. The size is still manageable for most, but the quality is just “ordinary.” It’s a surfable wave, but nothing to write home about.

The final flicker of hope comes on the morning of Saturday the 19th. The swell is down to 3ft from the W, with a 10-second period and moderate energy (125). The wind is glassy – a solid 3 mph from the north – meaning perfect, mirror-like conditions. The size is tiny, but for a longboard or a foamie, it could be a fun, cruisy session if you’re after some peace and quiet. Crowds are likely at Putsborough, so get there early.

Honestly, there’s no standout swell in this whole period. The biggest push comes on the 15th of September, with 7ft from the W, but a short period of 7 seconds and onshore wind will make it a lumpy, closed-out mess – that’s for experts only and even then, it’s not worth it. For most of the time, the wind is cross or onshore, and the energy is weak. This setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those windy afternoons.

If you’re desperate, the best on offer is the morning of the 16th for the cleanest conditions, or the glassy morning of the 19th for a longboard. But keep your expectations low – the forecast can always change, and it doesn’t tend to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Fri morning).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.4
W
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1.4
W
11
1.7
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13
1.8
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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60
94
434
972
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481
289
263
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206
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235
158
84
60
136
381
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SW
20
SW
15
NW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
WNW
30
WNW
35
NW
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15
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NNE
15
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High Tide
2:18PM6.31m
3:09AM6.30m
3:49PM6.67m
4:29AM6.81m
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
Low Tide
7:47AM2.64m
8:46PM2.50m
9:31AM2.45m
10:17PM2.04m
10:46AM1.88m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Putsborough Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Putsborough may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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