Surf Forecasts:
Plantation Point surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period with S 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plantation Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plantation Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Plantation Point. There’s a bit of a slow start, but there is a standout window toward the middle of next week.
The first proper opportunity to get wet doesn’t arrive until Wednesday the 16th of September. The week leading up to it is quiet—mostly small, onshore junk and poor conditions. Hold out for that Wednesday morning though. A solid 12ft south swell with a steady 9-second period rolls in, and the wind is fresh offshore from the SSW at 22 mph. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s some serious energy in the water—over 2,000 units of combined swell—so this is big, heavy stuff. At over 8ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers. Plantation Point is a point break, but that short period swell will be walling up nicely with the offshore breeze keeping it clean. The best session is Wednesday morning.
The standout continues into Thursday the 17th of September as the swell drops a little to 8ft but stays on from the south with a 9-second period. Wind is gentle offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, and the combined energy is still well above 1,600 units. Thursday morning offers good, clean surf again. This is the pick of the run, but remember, these waves are still solid and will push even intermediate paddlers.
If you’re looking at the second week, Saturday the 26th of September shows another pulse of 8ft south swell with a moderate offshore wind, so it’s promising but less certain that far out. That said, the pattern looks like it could deliver a repeat of the good, clean conditions.
The rest of the forecast between these events and after is filled with small, weak swell or onshore winds. It’s mostly a waiting game, but when it hits, Plantation Point has the goods.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 423 | 328 | 240 | 238 | 154 | 110 | 138 | 133 | 130 | 112 | 85 | 215 | 60 | 188 | 856 | 1996 | 1842 | 1681 | 901 | 432 | 318 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:25PM1.73m | 8:54AM1.57m | 9:07PM1.64m | 9:32AM1.58m | 9:47PM1.51m | 10:08AM1.56m | 10:27PM1.37m | 10:45AM1.53m | 11:07PM1.23m | 11:23AM1.48m | 11:49PM1.11m | 12:04PM1.43m | 00:41AM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:11PM0.30m | 2:46AM0.19m | 2:56PM0.28m | 3:21AM0.24m | 3:41PM0.30m | 3:54AM0.32m | 4:25PM0.35m | 4:25AM0.41m | 5:10PM0.42m | 4:55AM0.50m | 6:00PM0.49m | 5:26AM0.59m | 6:56PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 13 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 423 | 328 | 240 | 238 | 154 | 110 | 138 | 130 | 47 | 54 | 74 | 88 | 60 | 38 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 694 | 432 | 318 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | S 19 | S 19 | S 21 | S 19 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 15 | E 15 | S 19 | S 18 | E 13 | S 18 |
| kJ | 17 | 4 | 61 | 109 | 77 | 64 | 17 | 17 | 130 | 112 | 17 | 29 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | E 9 | S 18 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | S 15 | ENE 13 | NE 12 | — | S 17 | — | — | — | E 13 | S 18 | E 13 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | — | NE 5 | NE 7 | S 4 | S 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | 12 | 9 | 11 | 133 | 123 | — | 85 | 215 | 22 | 188 | 856 | 1996 | 1842 | 1681 | 901 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 352 | 7 | 12 | 352 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 39 | 0 | 739 | 579 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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