
Surf Forecasts:
Plantation Point surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 644 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with SSE swell.
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 (Sep 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plantation Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 15 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
415 | 492 | 291 | 168 | 180 | 240 | 176 | 130 | 248 | 272 | 265 | 268 | 104 | 199 | 477 | 196 | 125 | 387 | 155 | 477 | 597 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:30PM1.55m | 8:52AM1.61m | 9:14PM1.50m | 9:31AM1.65m | 10:01PM1.42m | 10:14AM1.68m | 10:52PM1.33m | 11:02AM1.67m | 11:52PM1.24m | 11:58AM1.65m | 1:03AM1.17m | 1:03PM1.63m | 2:25AM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:22PM0.31m | 2:38AM0.28m | 3:07PM0.26m | 3:14AM0.32m | 3:55PM0.25m | 3:52AM0.38m | 4:47PM0.27m | 4:35AM0.47m | 5:47PM0.31m | 5:26AM0.56m | 6:55PM0.35m | 6:27AM0.64m | 8:11PM0.37m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 | NE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 |
48 | 492 | 291 | 168 | 180 | 240 | 176 | 130 | 248 | 272 | 58 | 121 | 35 | 32 | 210 | 196 | 125 | 65 | 48 | 28 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 17 | S 11 | ENE 9 | SSE 14 | S 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 10 | — | NE 7 |
5 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 93 | 110 | 8 | 65 | 64 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | 19 | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 17 | SSE 15 | — | SE 14 | — | SE 15 | S 12 | ENE 9 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | — | S 16 | — | S 15 |
— | 6 | 71 | — | 7 | — | 9 | 26 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 5 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 2 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NW 2 | S 3 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
415 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 108 | 52 | 47 | 265 | 268 | 104 | 199 | 477 | 2 | 1 | 387 | 155 | 477 | 597 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 180 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 34 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 499 | 0 |
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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.
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