Plantation Point surfForecast / NSW – South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 27 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
23.2° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 4.5m 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 8.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 28th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 28th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 27th Mar)26ft (8.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
5
5
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
E
5
S
6.5
S
6.5
S
5
S
4
SSE
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.4
S
0.5
S
1.3
NE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
1.1
NE
Period(s) (?)1110131212111110109888161316126666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)640479715118117777409378822531379655331201138552401197773101465195
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
50
SW
45
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
W
5
NE
15
ENE
10
NW
15
NNE
25
NE
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
15
SSW
10
ENE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:26PM
1.20
5:12AM
1.63
6:26PM
1.29
6:15AM
1.65
7:14PM
1.38
7:09AM
1.67
7:54PM
1.46
7:57AM
1.65
8:31PM
1.53
8:39AM
1.61
9:05PM
1.57
9:19AM
1.54
9:39PM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:07AM
0.35
10:45PM
0.67
12:09PM
0.31
11:56PM
0.60
12:59PM
0.28
12:55AM
0.51
1:42PM
0.26
1:45AM
0.43
2:20PM
0.26
2:30AM
0.36
2:53PM
0.28
3:13AM
0.32
3:25PM
0.31
3:54AM
0.31
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--
Sunset-6:59--6:58--6:57--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51-
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
19338------------------
Temp. °C121415161918181918192020202220222522222322
Feels °C (?)85691214151617191819191917212221222422
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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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