Putsborough surfForecast / Devon (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 BST
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Putsborough surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Putsborough sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Putsborough surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 8,338 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Putsborough in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM. 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+) 4AM (Sat 30th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 4th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 4th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
9
0.2
W
9
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.6
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
12
1.5
W
11
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
W
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.8
W
10
1.9
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.6
WSW
8
2
WSW
8
4
WSW
11
5
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
10
21
29
91
138
92
550
576
636
576
478
400
454
580
601
393
338
474
4083
8338
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
15
SW
15
W
15
W
5
W
5
WSW
10
W
15
SSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
SSW
25
NW
25
WNW
20
SW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
5:18PM7.14m
5:37AM7.25m
5:57PM7.38m
6:16AM7.42m
6:34PM7.56m
6:53AM7.53m
7:10PM7.68m
7:29AM7.56m
7:46PM7.71m
8:05AM7.52m
8:22PM7.66m
8:41AM7.40m
8:59PM7.54m
9:18AM7.21m
Low Tide
11:25PM1.68m
11:43AM1.54m
00:03AM1.47m
12:19PM1.39m
00:39AM1.32m
12:55PM1.30m
1:15AM1.23m
1:30PM1.28m
1:51AM1.24m
2:05PM1.32m
2:27AM1.33m
2:40PM1.44m
3:04AM1.50m
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:09
5:09
5:07
5:07
5:05
5:05
5:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:16
9:17
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:24
2
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
17
14
14
14
13
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
13
15
14
13
13
13
12
12
12
11
12
13
12
11
10
10
11
11
11
9
10
9
8
7
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
9
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.7
W
7
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
12
1.5
W
11
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
W
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.6
W
9
1.6
WSW
8
0.1
W
20
Energy kJ
10
6
21
23
47
138
92
550
576
636
576
478
400
454
393
338
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.3
WSW
13
Energy kJ
10
20
29
91
25
60
8
8
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
10
1
10
10
5
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
4
1.8
W
10
1.9
W
9
2
WSW
8
4
WSW
11
5
WSW
13
Energy kJ
46
7
580
601
474
4083
8338
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
4
4
5
Distance (km)
352
144
137
87
3
0
46
0
91
87
87
87
102
30
44
44
87
276
251
91
320
Best forecast wave conditions in North Devon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
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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