Putsborough Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.15° N 4.22° W

Putsborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
18.3° C
2.1° 

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


Putsborough surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, WSW swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 5th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days is a tough one to swallow. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any surf worth paddling out for. The real problem is the swell: it’s mostly weak, short-period windswell from the west-southwest, which just doesn’t have the grunt for this stretch of coast. The combined wave energy throughout the period is very low to moderate at best, rarely breaking into triple digits, and when it does, the wind or the tiny size ruins it.

We kick off on Saturday morning, August 1st, with a tiny 2ft swell from the west, but it’s a weak 5-second period and the energy is a pathetic 38. The wind is light from the NNW, but the conditions are described as poor. Honestly, forget it. The whole first week is a bust. Sunday the 2nd through Saturday the 8th offers nothing but waist-high or smaller dribble, with periods under 8 seconds and combined energy mostly below 100. The winds are a mixed bag of onshore and cross-shore, and the reports call it “poor surf conditions” every single day. There’s a fleeting moment on Monday morning, August 3rd, when the wind goes glassy (ESE 5 km/h) and the swell bumps up to 2ft from the WSW with a 9-second period, and the energy hits 79. The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the best of the first week, and it’s still a 1 out of 10. Not worth the drive.

The gap of no-good surf runs right through until the second week. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t appear until Tuesday, August 11th. The morning is glassy, with a tiny 1ft, 10-second period swell from the west, but the energy is still only 48 – it’s almost flat. The standout moment arrives that same Tuesday afternoon. A pulse of 5ft swell from the west-southwest with a 10-second period hits, and the wave energy jumps to a solid 370 (moderate energy). This is the biggest swell of the whole 16 days. The problem is the wind: it’s a gentle 15 km/h from the west, which is a cross-onshore, making it a bit choppy. The report still labels it “poor surf conditions,” but this is the only window where the size is there. For a beginner, 5ft is getting a bit much, but for an intermediate, it’s worth a look if you can handle some bump.

Wednesday, August 12th, keeps the swell going with 4ft from the WSW in the morning, 9-second period, and 265 combined energy, but the wind is cross-shore from the SW. It’s rideable but not clean. After that, the swell fades again. The 13th and 14th are blown out by strong winds (30-45 km/h) and the swell drops back to under 3ft. The last few days, the 15th and 16th, see a little bump back to 4ft, but the wind is howling from the southwest at 40 km/h, making it a messy, lumpy cross-shore. That’s kite-surfing conditions, not paddle surfing.

So, the honest truth? There’s no standout, no day you’d circle on the calendar. The best on offer is that Tuesday afternoon, August 11th, with the 5ft swell, but the wind is not ideal. The rest is a washout. It’s a long blank run, and for Putsborough, that’s just how it goes sometimes. The water temp is about average for this time of year, no real anomaly to speak of.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, and maybe pick up a new hobby for a couple of weeks.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:41AM8.00m
8:58PM8.32m
9:15AM8.02m
9:32PM8.27m
9:51AM7.93m
10:09PM8.09m
10:29AM7.71m
10:49PM7.78m
11:12AM7.40m
11:35PM7.36m
12:03PM7.01m
00:32AM6.91m
1:07PM6.65m
1:46AM6.57m
Low Tide
2:42PM0.79m
3:04AM0.76m
3:14PM0.80m
3:36AM0.81m
3:48PM0.92m
4:11AM0.98m
4:25PM1.15m
4:50AM1.26m
5:09PM1.48m
5:37AM1.64m
6:03PM1.87m
6:38AM2.05m
7:14PM2.21m
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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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