Plantation Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.07° S 150.70° E

Plantation Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plantation Point sea temperature is
17.4° C
0.4° 

Plantation Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Plantation Point surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 15th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 15th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
7
1.2
S
6
0.4
S
18
1.1
S
7
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.8
ESE
6
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
11
0.4
ESE
14
0.5
ESE
12
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
1.1
E
6
0.9
E
6
1.2
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
123
97
107
188
116
76
51
35
55
71
79
86
78
94
62
117
66
77
62
35
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
S
15
SW
10
SE
10
SE
5
SE
10
SE
10
SE
5
SE
0
S
10
E
10
WNW
5
NNW
20
NE
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNE
5
WNW
5
WNW
10
NNW
20
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
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on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:08AM1.48m
10:12PM1.67m
10:48AM1.47m
10:53PM1.51m
11:28AM1.45m
11:34PM1.35m
12:09PM1.41m
00:17AM1.19m
12:52PM1.38m
1:05AM1.05m
1:42PM1.35m
2:07AM0.95m
2:39PM1.35m
3:35AM0.91m
Low Tide
4:00PM0.35m
4:36AM0.22m
4:47PM0.40m
5:12AM0.31m
5:35PM0.46m
5:45AM0.42m
6:27PM0.54m
6:18AM0.51m
7:28PM0.61m
6:53AM0.60m
8:41PM0.64m
7:36AM0.66m
10:03PM0.62m
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6:31
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5:24
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Temp °C
14
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13
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17
13
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14
Feels °C
10
12
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11
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15
15
15
12
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11
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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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