Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with 56 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 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 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (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 Putsborough's got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it's a pretty quiet start. The first week is mostly a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. We're looking at tiny, weak swell and a lot of cross-shore or onshore wind. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 62°, but that's about the only thing going for it. The combined energy is weak, hovering around 44 (moderate wave energy) early on, but it quickly drops to nothing. Honestly, it's a bit of a bummer. We'll see a glimmer of hope on the morning of Wednesday the 8th with a short window of glassy conditions, but the swell is still just 1ft, so it's barely a ripple. Friday the 10th afternoon might offer the first "surfable" waves, but they're very ordinary, and that's being generous.
The gap between the first real opportunity and the last week is significant. From the 12th right through the 16th, it's pretty much flat. There's a tiny pulse on the 16th with a 3ft swell, but it's a short period of 5 seconds, just not enough push.
Now, hold on to your boards, because the second week gets interesting. The standout window is shaping up for Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st of July. The combined swell energy is ramping up big time, hitting 652 (moderate wave energy) on Monday morning and a massive 720 (strong to very strong wave energy) on Tuesday morning. The swell is from the W, which is bang on the optimum for Putsborough. Wave heights are forecast at 8ft, which is getting into expert territory, but the wind is looking clean and cross-off from the ENE. It's too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the one to circle. Tuesday morning specifically is showing "expect very good surf conditions" with light winds – that's the real gem. Keep in mind, with that west swell and a period of 8 seconds, it's not a super long-period groundswell, but there's plenty of energy.
Overall, it's a two-weeker of waiting. The first half is a long, flat slog, but that final push at the end of the second week is the real deal. Keep your eyes on the 21st.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 16 | W 21 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 24 | 22 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 46 | 29 | 27 | 41 | 56 | 52 | 31 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:59AM7.19m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 22 | 35 | 12 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 46 | 29 | 27 | 41 | 56 | 52 | 31 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 5 | W 9 | W 11 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | W 12 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 21 | — |
| kJ | 24 | — | 7 | 24 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | W 17 | — | — | W 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | 18 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 28 | 17 | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 137 | 137 | 144 | 161 | 39 | 27 | 144 | 27 | 142 | 142 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 68 | 39 | 420 | 157 | 300 |
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