Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.6°C
2.4° 

Plentzia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Plentzia surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Plentzia has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of real gems to get excited about.

We start with a bit of a flat start. Friday the 28th is a write-off with poor surf and wonky winds, so don't even bother. The good stuff kicks off on Saturday, August 29th. The early morning is the pick of the weekend with a clean 6ft swell from the WNW and glassy conditions. The water is feeling about average for the time of year. The combined wave energy reads a solid 440 (moderate), and with that offshore wind, Plentzia will be looking tidy. Saturday afternoon fades a bit, but Sunday the 30th morning is another beauty – glassy again, with a 5ft NW swell and even more energy at 478 (moderate). That’s a great little window for a paddle. Monday afternoon also cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze and a 5ft swell.

After that, things go quiet again. From Tuesday the 1st of September right through to Friday the 4th, we’re looking at small, weak surf. The energy drops right off into the double digits (as low as 33), and most of it is barely rideable. Not worth getting wet for.

Then, hold onto your boardies, because Saturday, September 5th brings the standout of the entire outlook. The morning is glassy again with a long-period groundswell of 4ft from the NW, but the period is a whopping 14 seconds. The energy jumps to 641 (strong). This is proper groundswell, which means better shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. It'll be best at the river mouth or a proper point, as a long period like that can make beach breaks a bit too straight. Still, it’s going to be clean. The afternoon gets even better for size, jumping to 5ft with a 13-second period and an energy reading of 821 (strong). That's the session to circle on the calendar. Sunday the 6th holds on nicely too with a clean 4ft, 12-second swell. The energy stays solidly in the moderate range.

The second week from Monday the 7th onwards is more of a slow fade. The swells get smaller and the energy drops back into the 100-300 range. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. By the 9th of September, it’s all but gone, with tiny, weak waves and onshore chop.

Best Bet: The clear winner is Saturday, September 5th. The morning glass-off with that long-period groundswell is a surfer's dream, and the afternoon will have some grunt for the more experienced crew.

Stay stoked, and I'll catch you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.5
NW
10
1.5
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.4
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
255
226
750
440
268
247
478
375
281
359
459
475
299
212
176
145
69
31
Wind (km/h)
25
W
15
SSW
15
N
5
SW
5
SSE
10
NE
5
S
0
NE
15
NNW
10
NW
5
NW
10
NE
5
NE
5
ENE
10
N
10
N
5
NNE
15
NNE
5
SSE
Wind State
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
5:30AM3.47m
5:42PM3.77m
6:01AM3.59m
6:14PM3.86m
6:32AM3.65m
6:46PM3.86m
7:05AM3.65m
7:20PM3.79m
7:39AM3.58m
7:57PM3.63m
8:18AM3.45m
8:39PM3.41m
Low Tide
11:20PM0.30m
11:28AM0.31m
11:51PM0.16m
12:00PM0.20m
00:23AM0.09m
12:32PM0.16m
00:55AM0.10m
1:07PM0.18m
1:30AM0.19m
1:44PM0.29m
2:07AM0.36m
2:25PM0.46m
2:50AM0.59m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:55
8:54
8:52
8:51
8:49
8:47
8:45
 mm
1
1
4
Temp °C
25
20
22
22
20
23
22
21
22
21
20
21
21
19
20
20
20
21
20
Feels °C
24
17
19
21
20
22
23
22
21
21
21
22
21
21
21
20
21
20
20
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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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