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Plantation Point Surf Forecast
/ NSW – South Coast (20 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Plantation Point surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 11 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 Monday (May 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plantation Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 11th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 11th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plantation Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | |
513 | 366 | 331 | 346 | 363 | 348 | 334 | 115 | 62 | 64 | 62 | 66 | 73 | 79 | 82 | 461 | 505 | 476 | 559 | 348 | 508 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 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 | 8:26AM1.40m | 8:29PM1.90m | 9:21AM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:03PM0.40m | 3:15AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 |
 | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | 5:00 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
 kJ | 513 | 366 | 150 | 102 | 69 | 39 | 21 | 115 | 62 | 64 | 62 | 66 | 73 | 79 | 82 | 461 | 505 | 476 | 559 | 348 | 508 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 14 | NE 9 | S 24 | S 18 | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | S 13 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 225 | 215 | 19 | 3 | 11 | 25 | 21 | 83 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 41 | 39 | 23 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 10 | S 14 | — | N 11 | S 22 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 14 | — | 2 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 13 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 331 | 346 | 363 | 348 | 334 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 390 | 34 | 12 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 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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