Putsborough Surf Break

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Issued: 6 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
16.6° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


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 TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy 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)
20
WSW
15
SW
15
W
15
W
10
W
5
NW
15
NW
5
W
5
W
10
NW
5
NNW
15
ENE
15
N
10
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
E
35
ENE
15
NNE
30
E
25
ENE
Wind State
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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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:09
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:13
5:15
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
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)
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
NW
4
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
20
Energy 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)
0.4
W
5
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.1
W
12
0.2
NNW
5
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.2
W
8
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
4
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
7
2
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
5
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
8
6
5
9
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.2
ENE
2
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
E
3
0.6
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
Energy kJ
18
12
7
1
1
3
5
10
19
17
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
137
137
137
276
39
27
161
27
3
142
3
3
51
3
39
142
39
508
418
89
227
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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.

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