Surf Forecasts:
Plantation Point surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, S swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plantation Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer.
Right now, it's looking pretty flat and quiet around here for a good stretch. The first real chance of anything rideable won't show up until Sunday, August 30th. That’s over a week away. We’ve got a long gap of small, messy, or onshore conditions between now and then, so don’t bother waxing up just yet.
The one spot we've got to talk about is Plantation Point. It's a point break, very sheltered, and really only comes alive with a specific swell direction.
The standout period starts rolling in that Sunday morning. On Sunday, August 30th, we’ve got a clean, glassy morning with a 6ft swell coming from the ENE. The energy is really cooking, with a combined swell energy reading of 704. That's strong, powerful stuff, but it’s got a shorter period of 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit bumpy and chunky. Honestly, with that size and the current water temp at 64°, which is about average for this time of year, it’s going to be a powerful, ugly wave. Not a beginner wave, more of an expert challenge. The wind is glassy, though, which is a huge plus for the surface.
Monday, August 31st, is another early call. The Monday morning session sees a 6ft ENE swell, still packing some punch with a combined energy of 646. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SSW, so it’ll be clean. The period is still short at 8 seconds, so the shape won't be anything to write home about. It is the best clean, surfable option of the whole run, but it’s still ordinary.
Honestly, the surf here is just not cooperating. There’s some size, but the quality is poor. For the advanced crew, the window on the morning of August 31st might give you a few grunty, clean walls, but the period is against it for real quality. Everything else is either too small, blown out, or onshore.
This is Rusty, signing off. It’s not looking great, but forecasts change.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | S 8 | ENE 6 | S 11 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 8 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 47 | 35 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 143 | 90 | 144 | 146 | 89 | 90 | 58 | 57 | 61 | 54 | 91 | 98 | 138 | 113 | 86 | 69 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:39PM1.35m | 3:35AM0.91m | 3:42PM1.36m | 5:02AM0.94m | 4:41PM1.41m | 5:59AM1.01m | 5:32PM1.47m | 6:40AM1.09m | 6:16PM1.53m | 7:15AM1.17m | 6:57PM1.59m | 7:48AM1.26m | 7:36PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03PM0.62m | 8:34AM0.71m | 11:10PM0.57m | 9:45AM0.72m | 11:57PM0.49m | 10:52AM0.69m | 00:35AM0.41m | 11:48AM0.64m | 1:08AM0.33m | 12:36PM0.57m | 1:41AM0.27m | 1:19PM0.50m | 2:13AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 11 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 47 | 35 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 143 | 90 | 66 | 146 | 89 | 90 | 44 | 57 | 61 | 54 | 91 | 98 | 86 | 113 | 86 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 4 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 3 | S 14 | S 11 | S 17 | NE 5 | S 17 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 65 | 144 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 58 | 39 | 23 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 88 | 44 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 15 | NE 9 | S 17 | E 13 | SSW 3 | S 16 | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 43 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | SE 3 | E 6 | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | S 7 | — | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17 | — | 8 | 18 | 42 | 51 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 32 | 138 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 34 | 72 | 421 | 241 | 12 | 12 | 81 | 15 | 12 | 124 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 227 | 39 | 15 |
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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).
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