
Surf Forecasts:
Megalo Plakoto (Ios) surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with 253 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Megalo Plakoto (Ios) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Megalo Plakoto (Ios) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Megalo Plakoto (Ios) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 28 | 48 | 42 | 52 | 53 | 56 | 12 | 24 | 64 | 109 | 139 | 154 | 106 | 146 | 122 | 98 | 159 | 206 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:29AM0.06m | 9:07AM0.07m | 10:17AM0.08m | 11:13AM0.08m | 1:55AM0.04m | 11:52AM0.09m | 2:08AM0.04m | 12:34PM0.09m | 2:26AM0.04m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26PM0.02m | 9:01PM0.02m | 6:51PM0.02m | 6:57PM0.01m | 7:19PM0.00m | 7:40PM-0.00m | 8:06PM-0.01m | |||||||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 |
26 | 28 | 48 | 42 | 52 | 53 | 56 | 12 | 24 | 64 | 109 | 139 | 154 | 106 | 146 | 122 | 98 | 159 | 206 | 70 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2577 | 1770 | 1821 | 2478 | 1506 | 1506 | 2561 | 1506 | 732 | 2805 | 987 | 987 | 2856 | 186 | 752 | 347 | 186 | 751 | 2478 | 166 |
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Information about the Megalo Plakoto (Ios) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Megalo Plakoto (Ios) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Megalo Plakoto (Ios) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Megalo Plakoto (Ios) 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 (Megalo Plakoto (Ios)) 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 Megalo Plakoto (Ios) 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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