Plantation Point surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

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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
20.6° 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 Sunday (May 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 17th May)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.3
SE
10
0.8
S
9
1
E
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1
E
6
1
E
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
1.6
E
9
1.9
E
10
1.7
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
449
313
361
513
366
286
281
205
392
334
108
78
119
127
81
86
58
62
417
639
480
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
0
W
5
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
5
WNW
5
W
10
NE
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NE
10
NW
5
NW
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
2:43AM1.37m
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
Low Tide
8:41PM0.82m
9:37AM0.46m
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
clear
clear
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:05
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
2
1
2
2
1
1
4
2
1
Temp °C
17
18
16
18
17
19
19
18
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
16
20
15
17
14
19
18
16
17
16
15
15
15
17
17
17
18
17
16
16
16
15
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.8
S
9
1
E
6
0.5
S
9
1.2
ESE
6
1
E
6
1
E
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
1.6
E
9
1.9
E
10
1.7
E
9
Energy kJ
449
313
361
513
366
286
281
205
39
38
108
78
39
127
81
86
58
62
417
639
480
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
13
0.6
S
15
0.7
E
14
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
E
11
0.6
S
9
0.2
E
10
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
84
168
178
225
215
150
102
69
25
47
21
57
9
30
43
40
25
12
13
6
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
16
0.6
E
12
0.7
S
14
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
23
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
12
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
8
0.1
SE
15
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
91
106
192
4
19
3
11
2
2
3
9
8
13
8
15
15
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
6
1.4
SE
10
1.3
SE
10
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
60
392
334
79
119
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
34
586
12
12
12
12
12
12
15
15
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in South Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
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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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