Putsborough Surf Break

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Issued: 6 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
16.8° C

2.0°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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with 202 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Putsborough this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 4th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


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Alright, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Putsborough over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with ya – it’s a lean stretch. Real lean.

The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for any kind of decent surf. There’s no standout swell, no clean window, nothin’ that gets the stoke up. The first solid gap is immediate – right from Friday afternoon, July 3rd, all the way through. We’re talkin’ days and days of tiny, weak swell and cross-onshore winds. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at about 62°, but that’s about the only highlight.

You’ll see small waves around 1ft to 3ft, mostly from the west or northwest, but the period is short – under 10 seconds mostly – so there’s no grunt behind ’em. The combined swell energy is weak across the board, mostly sitting between 26 and 167 (weak to moderate), but the wind is relentless. It’s cross-on from the west or southwest almost every session, which keeps the surface chopped up and messy. There’s one brief moment Thursday morning, July 9th, where the wind swings east-northeast and cleans it up, but the swell is only 1ft – that’s barely a ripple for a beginner-friendly spot like this.

Even when the wind does go offshore or cross-off, like on the 10th and 16th July, the waves are still tiny – 1ft to 2ft – and the energy is low. For a beach break that’s fairly exposed but needs a decent west-northwest swell to work, this forecast is a total bust. There’s no point paddling out for these dribblers, especially with the crowds here at Putsborough often being a factor. On a good day, it can be fun for beginners, but on days like these, it’s a flat, choppy mess.

Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if you’ve got the gear. For the rest of us, it’s a solid two-week blank. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the boards in the car.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
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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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
10
1
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.8
W
6
0.5
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
6
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
202
96
96
67
42
39
74
30
22
35
24
22
21
23
38
27
26
25
15
26
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
15
W
15
W
20
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
15
SW
15
W
20
W
10
WSW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
ENE
15
NNE
5
SSE
25
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:21PM7.80m
9:39AM7.45m
9:58PM7.72m
10:18AM7.34m
10:37PM7.57m
10:59AM7.19m
11:19PM7.38m
11:45AM7.01m
00:09AM7.16m
12:39PM6.84m
1:07AM6.95m
1:43PM6.73m
2:15AM6.86m
Low Tide
3:28AM1.29m
3:39PM1.34m
4:04AM1.37m
4:16PM1.47m
4:43AM1.49m
4:57PM1.63m
5:26AM1.64m
5:45PM1.82m
6:18AM1.80m
6:42PM1.99m
7:19AM1.94m
7:49PM2.07m
8:29AM1.96m
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5:07
5:07
5:09
5:09
5:11
5:11
5:11
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9:34
9:34
9:32
9:32
9:31
9:31
9:30
9:30
 mm
Temp °C
16
15
16
18
18
18
18
17
18
18
17
19
20
20
21
21
21
24
26
23
25
Feels °C
13
13
13
15
16
16
15
15
15
15
15
16
18
19
20
19
20
20
23
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
10
1
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.5
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
9
Energy kJ
161
202
96
96
53
42
39
74
24
22
10
20
22
21
23
38
27
26
25
15
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.1
W
11
0.3
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.1
NW
4
0.3
NW
3
Energy kJ
67
40
35
24
2
3
3
3
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
3
1
W
6
0.9
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
Energy kJ
1
71
52
13
30
18
16
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)
109
93
313
313
44
87
87
137
137
137
137
425
237
39
80
144
27
27
142
39
27
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
4
5
9
8
9
6
5
5
8
5
8
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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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