
Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NW swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plentzia this week:
The surf forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s get real. Before we dive in, the water temperature here at Plentzia is sitting at 74°F, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual – feels more like a bathtub than the Bay of Biscay.
Right, straight up, the next 16 days look grim for surf. It’s a tough one to write, but there’s almost nothing on offer. We’re looking at a pretty blank run here. From now, Tuesday the 7th of July, right through to Saturday the 18th of July, the surf is consistently poor. The swell is tiny and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, messing up what little ripple there is. You’ll see heights from 1.0ft to 2ft with weak, short-period windswell. The combined wave energy barely breaks 90 (weak energy) for most of that stretch.
There is a tiny glimmer on Saturday the 11th of July morning. The wind goes cross-offshore from the East at 9 mph, which would clean things up, but the swell is still only 2ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. That’s the absolute best of a bad bunch, if you can call it that.
After that, the gap continues. We finally see a jump in size on Monday the 20th of July morning. The swell picks up to 3ft from the WNW, with combined energy hitting 136 (moderate energy). But the wind is howling onshore from the WNW at 16 mph, so it’ll be a complete mess. By the afternoon, it gets worse: 5ft swell (getting too big for beginners anyway) and a 25 mph onshore gale. That’s not surfable – that’s a washing machine. With the wind that strong and poor quality, honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing here at the beach.
There’s a final tease on Tuesday the 21st of July: a morning of 4ft NW swell with cross-onshore wind, and a cleaner afternoon with 3ft swell and cross-offshore wind from the NE. But the period is a weak 6 seconds, and the score reflects that it’s still poor. It’s not a standout.
So, to sum it up: don’t bother. Save your energy. This area often goes quiet like this – it’s normal for a blank run. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but right now there’s nothing I’d drive for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 5 |
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25 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 52 | 59 | 59 | 56 | 65 | 59 | 53 | 46 | 43 | 64 | 74 | 67 | 47 | 18 | 11 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:09AM2.99m | 10:28PM3.14m | 11:05AM2.95m | 11:30PM3.07m | 12:12PM2.96m | 00:42AM3.06m | 1:23PM3.06m | 1:58AM3.13m | 2:33PM3.24m | 3:07AM3.29m | 3:35PM3.47m | 4:09AM3.47m | 4:32PM3.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:12PM0.89m | 4:50AM0.80m | 5:13PM0.95m | 5:52AM0.85m | 6:22PM0.94m | 7:01AM0.83m | 7:35PM0.83m | 8:09AM0.74m | 8:44PM0.63m | 9:12AM0.59m | 9:46PM0.38m | 10:09AM0.41m | 10:43PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | N 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 8 |
25 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 52 | 59 | 59 | 56 | 65 | 59 | 53 | 46 | 43 | 24 | 74 | 67 | 47 | 18 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 3 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | N 5 | — | — | NW 8 | NNE 3 | N 6 |
3 | 1 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 26 | 64 | 11 | — | — | 17 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | W 8 | — | N 4 | — | NW 5 | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | N 5 | NW 8 | — |
— | — | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 7 | 37 | 13 | 11 | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 |
7 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 11 | 27 | — | — | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 503 | 1121 | 23 | 432 | 497 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 82 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 197 | 6 | 4 | 249 | 206 |
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Information about the Plentzia Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Plentzia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Plentzia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Plentzia 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 (Plentzia) 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 Plentzia 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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