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Putsborough surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK
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Putsborough surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
13.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Putsborough surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 3,762 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with W 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 Sunday (Jun 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 11 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | |
675 | 636 | 565 | 485 | 476 | 335 | 363 | 348 | 599 | 756 | 740 | 1325 | 3091 | 3762 | 2806 | 1292 | 1012 | 311 | 407 | 332 | 208 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:10PM7.68m | 7:29AM7.56m | 7:46PM7.71m | 8:05AM7.52m | 8:22PM7.66m | 8:41AM7.40m | 8:59PM7.54m | 9:18AM7.21m | 9:37PM7.36m | 9:57AM6.99m | 10:18PM7.16m | 10:40AM6.77m | 11:02PM6.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:55PM1.30m | 1:15AM1.23m | 1:30PM1.28m | 1:51AM1.24m | 2:05PM1.32m | 2:27AM1.33m | 2:40PM1.44m | 3:04AM1.50m | 3:17PM1.61m | 3:42AM1.71m | 3:56PM1.82m | 4:24AM1.91m | 4:39PM2.03m | ||||||||
5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | |
— | — | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | — | W 16 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
675 | 636 | 565 | 485 | 476 | 335 | 7 | — | 21 | 97 | — | — | — | — | 2297 | 1292 | — | 186 | 407 | 332 | 208 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | W 7 |
— | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 311 | — | — | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 12 | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 363 | 348 | 599 | 756 | 740 | 1325 | 3091 | 3762 | 2806 | — | 1012 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 187 | 91 | 20 | 20 | 219 | 64 | 187 | 274 | 91 | 461 | 477 | 477 | 479 | 233 | 71 | 170 | 251 | 87 | 226 | 87 | 20 |
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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.
Puttsborough is 11 km (7 miles) from Appledore. If you plan a holiday in North Devon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Appledore. Appledore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











