Plantation Point surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 30 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
23.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Apr 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 3rd Apr)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 4th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 4th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.5
S
1.3
NE
0.9
ENE
1
NE
1.3
NE
1.6
NE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
2.3
SE
1.8
SE
2
ESE
2
ESE
Period(s) (?)998816161556656661211138788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3302211128017487109925560801905236272569667318513541
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NE
15
N
15
NNE
25
NE
15
N
0
ENE
25
NE
15
N
25
SSW
20
SSE
10
S
15
S
15
S
5
ESE
10
E
15
E
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
onononglassononoffcross-
off
offoffoffglasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:54PM
1.46
7:57AM
1.65
8:31PM
1.53
8:39AM
1.61
9:05PM
1.57
9:19AM
1.54
9:39PM
1.60
9:57AM
1.45
10:12PM
1.60
10:34AM
1.35
10:46PM
1.59
11:12AM
1.25
11:21PM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:42PM
0.26
1:45AM
0.43
2:20PM
0.26
2:30AM
0.36
2:53PM
0.28
3:13AM
0.32
3:25PM
0.31
3:54AM
0.31
3:55PM
0.36
4:34AM
0.33
4:25PM
0.42
5:16AM
0.37
4:54PM
0.48
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51--6:50--6:47--6:46-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------11-6721
Temp. °C192019202220222521212321191919191919192020
Feels °C (?)191717191917212220232219171718181718191918
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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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