Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough run ahead. The swell is just not making it in here with any kind of energy. We're looking at a long, quiet stretch. The first recommendation doesn't come until July 31st, and even then, it's a small affair.

The first spot to look at is Plentzia. It's a sheltered beginner's wave that rarely breaks, and honestly, that's the story for the whole forecast. We've got a long gap from the start with no real surf to speak of. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy.

Friday July 31st kicks off with some clouds and a tiny 2ft NW swell, period is a short 8 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 42. With a light WNW wind, it's not going to be much to write home about. The afternoon goes cross-on with a NNW breeze, making it choppy. The wave comment says it all: "poor surf conditions."

Saturday August 1st starts with a glassy morning, a 2ft NW swell, but the energy is still low at 69. The wind is light and glassy, so it'll be clean, but the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about. The afternoon sees a cross-shore breeze.

Sunday August 2nd offers another glassy morning with a 2ft swell from the N, but the period drops to 6 seconds. The energy is 42. It's clean, but the lack of power is a big problem.

The pattern continues – a few clean windows here and there, especially on the mornings of August 4th, 5th, and 6th with glassy or offshore winds, but the swell heights are tiny – 1ft, 1ft. The energy is barely a whisper, in the teens.

The most notable blip in the whole run is on the afternoon of Friday August 7th. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 159, which is moderate. But the wind is cross-on, which will mess up the face. "Poor surf conditions" is the official word, and I have to agree. It's the biggest energy we see, but it's not clean.

Everything after that trickles back down. There are some glassy mornings on August 9th and 10th, with clean conditions, but the swell is small and weak. August 15th shows a completely flat, glassy morning with a 0.7ft swell and zero energy. It's a total non-event.

Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, there's no standout. It’s a long stretch of tiny, weak swell with poor to fair conditions at best. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a classic blank run. The forecasts can change, but as it stands, you're better off leaving the board in the car. Maybe bring a kite if the wind picks up, but for paddle surfing, it's a tough watch.

Rusty.

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