Putsborough Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
19.3°C
2.9° 

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


Putsborough surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 1,014 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a long look at what’s ahead for our stretch of coast.

Honestly, I’m looking at the next couple of weeks and it’s a tough one. We’ve got a real dry spell to start. From Monday the 24th right through to the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September, it’s just not happening. We’re talking tiny swell, barely a ripple, and when there is a little bump of energy, the wind’s all over the shop. It’s a long, frustrating gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

There’s a glimmer late on the 3rd of September. Thursday morning at Putsborough (Woolacombe) we finally see some life, with 4ft of swell from the W. It’s not big, but the wind is light easterly, so it’ll be clean. The water’s sitting at 67°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won’t need the thickest wetsuit. The combined energy is still weak though, only around 165 (moderate). It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

Now, if you’re looking for the standout window, you have to wait a fair while. Saturday the 5th of September is the one to circle on the calendar. The morning at Putsborough is looking like our best bet in the whole run. The swell is a solid 5ft from the W, with that energy climbing to a decent 265 (moderate). But the real magic is the wind: it’s glassy. Slight air, barely a breath. That’s going to be smooth, clean lines. The downside, and I have to be straight with you, is that the period is only 7 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell. It won’t have the grunt of a groundswell, but for clean, fun waves on a glassy morning, that’s the pick.

Later that Saturday afternoon the wind swings onshore and messy again, and the following week doesn’t look much better through to the 7th.

Now, if you’re an expert and you like a bit of size, keep an eye on the 8th of September. Putsborough shows a big, long-period groundswell coming in: 7ft to 7ft from the W with a period of 17 and 15 seconds. That is a massive amount of energy driving in, up to 2892 (very strong) on Tuesday morning. This is a serious, powerful swell. It’s going to be well overhead. However, the wind is cross-off or cross-shore, so it won’t be perfect. And with that long period at a beach break, it can close out and get pretty heavy. This is definitely only for the experienced crew, and even then, conditions are marginal.

So, overall, the glassy morning on Saturday the 5th of September is the clear winner for the average surfer. If you can wait, the big groundswell on the 8th has potential, but it’s a gamble with the wind and the size. For now, take the clean 4ft and a prayer.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, light winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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17
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10
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293
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206
59
81
657
373
253
364
1014
Wind (km/h)
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E
25
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30
E
35
E
15
ENE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
N
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SE
30
S
20
SW
30
SSE
15
NE
35
WNW
30
WSW
30
SSW
35
WSW
30
W
25
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35
SW
45
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High Tide
4:52PM6.21m
5:18AM6.35m
5:39PM6.80m
5:59AM6.91m
6:17PM7.40m
6:35AM7.45m
6:51PM7.94m
7:08AM7.92m
7:24PM8.36m
7:41AM8.27m
7:57PM8.65m
8:14AM8.48m
8:30PM8.75m
Low Tide
10:37AM2.77m
11:10PM2.47m
11:29AM2.24m
11:54PM1.92m
12:08PM1.70m
00:30AM1.39m
12:42PM1.20m
1:03AM0.93m
1:14PM0.79m
1:33AM0.57m
1:44PM0.50m
2:04AM0.35m
2:15PM0.35m
2:34AM0.29m
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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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