Plantation Point surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 10 May 2026 AEST
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Plantation Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Plantation Point sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plantation Point this week:

The surf forecast for Plantation Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Plantation Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.3
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.3
SE
10
1.1
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1
E
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
205
441
313
314
446
366
286
281
205
348
334
85
98
123
86
75
58
60
45
63
367
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
0
S
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSW
5
ESE
5
NW
5
W
10
E
10
W
5
WNW
15
NE
10
NNW
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:24PM1.18m
2:43AM1.37m
4:10PM1.27m
3:45AM1.38m
4:51PM1.38m
4:46AM1.39m
5:31PM1.51m
5:43AM1.41m
6:13PM1.63m
6:38AM1.42m
6:57PM1.75m
7:32AM1.42m
7:42PM1.84m
Low Tide
8:41PM0.82m
9:37AM0.46m
9:49PM0.74m
10:22AM0.44m
10:49PM0.62m
11:05AM0.41m
11:45PM0.49m
11:48AM0.39m
00:37AM0.36m
12:32PM0.38m
1:29AM0.25m
1:16PM0.38m
2:22AM0.17m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:05
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:01
1
2
1
2
4
3
Temp °C
18
17
17
17
18
18
19
19
18
18
18
17
18
17
16
18
19
16
19
18
16
16
15
15
15
18
18
16
17
16
15
15
15
16
17
16
16
18
15
17
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.3
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
1.2
ESE
6
1
E
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
1.5
E
9
Energy kJ
205
441
313
314
446
366
286
281
205
39
38
85
57
123
86
75
58
60
45
33
367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.5
E
13
0.6
S
15
0.7
E
14
0.8
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
E
9
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
68
84
168
178
225
273
150
102
69
57
47
21
9
39
49
43
40
25
22
63
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
12
0.4
SSE
16
0.6
E
12
0.7
S
14
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
23
0.1
N
10
0.4
E
11
0.3
S
15
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
71
91
106
192
4
3
11
2
38
39
9
9
14
16
13
24
14
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
5
1.4
SE
10
1.3
SE
10
1.1
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
Energy kJ
27
348
334
82
98
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
39
0
55
12
0
12
0
0
12
12
15
124
12
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Plantation Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Plantation Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Plantation Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Plantation Point 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 (Plantation Point) 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 Plantation Point 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.

Are you planning a holiday in South Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Plantation Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Nowra which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around South Coast - New South Wales where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 67 km (42 miles) away, Wollongong and Goulburn.

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