Surf Forecasts:
Putsborough surf forecast from 7 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: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, W swell with 976 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (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 Powerful | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Putsborough over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the cards for Putsborough over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, this is a tough one to call. The pattern is pretty grim for the first week and a half. We’ve got a lot of wind and messy conditions through the first ten days, with the wave energy just not aligning with the right wind. The water is sitting at 66° with a temperature anomaly of 5°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the paddle won't be a shock to the system.
There’s a glimmer of hope right at the back end of the forecast. From the 18th of September into the 19th, the wind finally swings offshore. We’re looking at small, clean waves with a moderate offshore breeze and glassy conditions. The swell is tiny, though, only 0.7 ft to 2 ft from the west, with a period around 9 seconds. The combined energy is nothing to write home about, just a weak 10 to 33 (combined energy of all swells directed here). This is a delicate setup, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Putsborough, that clean, offshore window is the standout. The fact that it’s inconsistent and the waves are small means it’s only for the patient, longboard crew.
For the best option on offer, I’d point you to the 19th of September, Saturday morning. That’s your window. It’s not a heater, but clean, gentle offshore wind and a waist-high ripple is all we’ve got. Expect crowds as it’s the only decent session in the entire run, and the spot is often busy.
The rest of the period is a washout. The first week is dominated by cross-onshore and onshore wind, with a few moderate pulses of energy, like the 6 ft W swell on the 7th and 8th, but with a fresh breeze ruining it. The combined energy there is moderate (1087 on the 7th), but poor surf conditions are the only message. There’s a long gap of poor surf from the 7th to the 17th of September, with very little to recommend.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 1087 | 976 | 533 | 471 | 226 | 190 | 108 | 63 | 50 | 78 | 364 | 269 | 186 | 105 | 63 | 122 | 233 | 178 | 189 | 130 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 4:29AM6.81m | 4:57PM7.35m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17PM2.04m | 10:46AM1.88m | 11:20PM1.39m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 11 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 16 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 786 | 533 | — | 27 | 190 | 108 | 63 | 50 | 2 | 364 | 269 | 186 | 105 | 63 | 5 | 233 | 178 | 189 | 130 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | — | W 9 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1087 | 976 | — | 471 | 226 | — | 24 | — | — | 78 | — | — | — | — | — | 122 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 91 | 44 | 313 | 47 | 46 | 87 | 0 | 121 | 265 | 87 | 9 | 43 | 0 | 76 | 276 | 274 | 109 | 67 | 55 |
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