Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it’s Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Plentzia over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough one. The forecast is pretty grim for most of the run, so we’re searching for a few small windows.

The overall picture is a long, quiet spell. For the first week and a half, the swell is tiny and mostly weak, with a lot of onshore wind. The combined energy values are very low, often below 100 (like 35 to 99), which means the ocean is just not waking up. The water’s a warm 73°F, which is a huge 6°F above normal – very unusual for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t be cold.

Right at the start, Friday afternoon is a no-go – poor surf with cross-shore wind. The first real chance comes Saturday morning, the 4th of July. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the NW, with a period of 10 seconds, but the wind is glassy, and the water is glassy. The combined energy is only 150 (moderate), so it’s small and weak, but it’s clean. Plentzia is a sheltered, rarely-breaking beginner spot, so this is about as good as it gets here. The waves are surfable but very ordinary. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have company.

The next couple of days only get smaller and weaker, with energy dropping to 51-99. There’s a brief window on Wednesday morning, the 15th of July, with a combined energy of 123 (moderate) and a 3ft NW swell at 7 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore and clean. It’s still tiny, but it’s the best wave in a very flat period. Saturday the 18th sees a slight bump to 5ft from the NNW, but the wind is onshore and the surf quality is poor.

Honestly, the standout is that Saturday morning, the 4th. It’s the only time the conditions are truly glassy, even if the swell is knee-high. Don’t expect much more than a gentle ride. Everything else is a grind. For a break that rarely breaks, this is a typical blank run – the forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

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