Plantation Point surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 25 May 2026 AEST
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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
21.1° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Monday (May 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 25th May)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 31st May)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 31st May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 98mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
0
0
1
1
2
0
1
2
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
3
E
9
3
E
9
3.5
E
9
3
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
10
1.9
ESE
10
1.8
E
10
2.3
S
10
3.5
SSW
11
3
S
11
3.5
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1398
1302
1207
1277
1248
1871
1633
1471
1840
1660
1279
1316
2166
1441
1065
681
593
978
2476
2282
2985
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
NE
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSE
5
SSW
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
25
SE
25
SE
0
NW
25
SW
25
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
NW
20
WNW
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
4:20PM1.42m
4:14AM1.37m
5:05PM1.48m
5:11AM1.30m
5:44PM1.54m
6:01AM1.25m
6:21PM1.60m
6:47AM1.21m
6:57PM1.65m
7:30AM1.18m
7:33PM1.69m
8:13AM1.17m
8:09PM1.71m
Low Tide
10:21PM0.65m
10:33AM0.46m
11:20PM0.58m
11:12AM0.48m
00:12AM0.51m
11:48AM0.50m
00:57AM0.45m
12:23PM0.50m
1:40AM0.39m
12:57PM0.51m
2:21AM0.35m
1:34PM0.53m
3:01AM0.31m
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6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
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4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:52
1
5
2
3
5
4
5
8
30
6
13
28
2
4
2
Temp °C
19
19
17
17
17
16
19
17
18
20
20
19
19
18
17
17
16
14
15
14
13
18
18
18
17
17
16
19
18
19
19
19
16
16
16
18
14
13
12
12
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.2
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.2
E
12
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
11
3
E
9
3
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
10
1.9
ESE
10
1.8
E
10
1.3
E
10
2.4
S
11
0.7
E
10
3
S
11
Energy kJ
1398
1302
1207
1277
1248
1871
1633
1471
1556
1299
22
9
1520
1441
1065
681
593
314
1351
88
2106
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
13
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
4
0.3
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.3
NE
8
0.9
E
10
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
20
67
51
22
5
18
30
60
56
22
11
21
8
6
5
4
3
10
148
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
7
2
43
21
6
5
6
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
0.6
S
4
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
3
E
9
3
E
9
3.5
E
9
1.5
S
6
2.3
S
10
3.5
SSW
11
3
S
11
3.5
S
11
Energy kJ
5
15
1840
1660
1279
1316
2166
141
978
2476
2282
2985
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
4
2
3
1
2
3
4
6
Distance (km)
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
12
34
34
39
0
39
0
0
0
7
15
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
4
5
4
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
7
7
5
7
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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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