Putsborough
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
Partly cloudyWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.3m W
Wind: 16 km/h NE (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: NW
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:36Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 4/3mm wetsuit recommended for 12°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.4m swell at 7s on a short period. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 13°C.
AI-generated summary for Putsborough. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Putsborough
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 7pm (score: 2). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastWater quality
5 nearby outfallsUpdated 08:36
Daily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Putsborough.
What's driving it
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Last 4 days of logged conditions.
About Putsborough
Putsborough is a sheltered beach break situated at the southern end of Woolacombe sand on the North Devon coast. The bathymetry consists of a gently sloping sand profile that produces consistent, spilling waves rather than heavily pitching barrels. Its primary geographical advantage is the massive Baggy Point headland to the south, which actively blocks prevailing south-westerly winds that typically ruin conditions at neighbouring exposed beaches. When a solid westerly Atlantic groundswell pushes up the Bristol Channel, Putsborough refracts the energy into organised, uniform lines. The wave breaks both left and right, offering long, workable walls ideal for fundamental manoeuvres and speed generation. Due to the forgiving nature of the sandbars and the reduced wind chop, it is universally classified as an excellent venue for beginners and longboarders. However, on larger winter swells, it provides highly functional, steep faces that cater to intermediate and advanced surfers seeking clean conditions during intense storm cycles.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Putsborough. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Putsborough?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.