Putsborough Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
18.7°C
2.6° 

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


Putsborough surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, WSW swell with 660 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 10th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Putsborough over the next few weeks. I’ll be straight with you, it’s a bit of a mixed bag and not looking like the best spell for Putsborough for a while. The onshore winds are the main problem, and the swell is pretty weak and inconsistent for most of the run.

We start off with a bit of a flat spell, then a few days of small, messy waves. The first real chance to get wet is on Monday the 14th of September. The morning shows a tiny 2ft swell from the west-southwest with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 79. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the south-southwest, which will keep things clean. It’s beginner friendly, but it's very small and ordinary. The afternoon sees the wind swing and the swell drops off, so not much else to chase.

The next standout is on Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning has a clean 6ft swell from the west-southwest, with a 6-second period. The wind is a moderate offshore from the southeast, so the conditions will be clean. The combined energy is moderate at 212. It’s a decent little window. The afternoon gets a bit bigger, with a 7ft west-southwest swell, but the period is longer at 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 783 (moderate), and the cross-offshore wind keeps it clean. This is the pick of the whole forecast for Putsborough. It’s a bit bigger though, so it'll be more suited to those with some experience.

After that, it’s a long stretch of crummy conditions. The wind goes onshore or cross-onshore and the swell is small and weak. The next half-decent sign is on Saturday the 19th of September. The morning brings a tiny 2ft swell from the west, but with a very long 11-second period. The combined energy is 128, and the wind is a light offshore from the southeast. The conditions will be clean, but you’ll be scratching for any rideable waves. The period is long, so it might suit the break better than a beach, but with that size, it’s a gamble.

The very end of the run, on Wednesday the 23rd of September, shows a bit of promise. The afternoon has a 3ft swell from the west with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is 280 (moderate). The wind is a moderate cross-offshore from the east-northeast, keeping it clean. It’s a long way out, and the north-east wind is a bit strong, but it’s the only other window that looks clean.

Look, honestly, the 16th of September is the one to pencil in. The rest is a lot of waiting for very small, clean windows. If you’re a beginner, the 14th is your safest bet, but keep your expectations low. For the rest, it’s a lot of onshore wind and small waves, so it’s more of a kite-surfing setup for a lot of this period.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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1.8
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9
1.4
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1.1
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
224
133
63
29
192
565
325
194
112
200
427
266
198
133
101
79
39
34
61
63
68
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
WNW
15
SSW
25
SSW
35
SW
25
WSW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
SSW
30
SSW
35
SW
20
NW
15
NW
10
WNW
10
SSW
10
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25
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10
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10
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10
WNW
10
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High Tide
5:27AM7.47m
5:50PM8.05m
6:15AM8.07m
6:34PM8.61m
6:56AM8.52m
7:14PM8.95m
7:34AM8.76m
7:51PM9.05m
8:10AM8.78m
8:27PM8.89m
8:44AM8.59m
9:01PM8.53m
9:17AM8.22m
9:34PM8.01m
Low Tide
11:40AM1.24m
00:08AM0.77m
12:24PM0.68m
00:49AM0.32m
1:03PM0.29m
1:25AM0.07m
1:39PM0.10m
1:59AM0.04m
2:12PM0.13m
2:31AM0.21m
2:45PM0.35m
3:02AM0.56m
3:17PM0.74m
3:34AM1.05m
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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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