Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look what’s on offer here. The forecast for this area is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. The first few days are pretty lacklustre, with small, weak swell and some ordinary conditions. But there are a few windows where a bit of energy rolls in, and the winds can get clean.

Plentzia is your only break in the frame. Now, this spot is sheltered, it rarely breaks, and it’s a beginner wave. So we’re not looking at big barrels or anything. The water is sitting at about 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Kicking off Tuesday morning morning, we’ve got a 4ft NW swell, period at 10 seconds wrapping in. Combined swell energy is moderate (334). The wind is light and offshore from the east, which will keep it clean. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon turns onshore and messy, so get out early if you have to.

Wednesday morning the swell drops to 3ft from the NW, period down to 8 seconds. Energy is low (82), but the wind is glassy. That’s your window for a clean but weak session. Thursday and Friday are all small and poor – wipe those days out.

Now, Saturday the 5th of September morning brings a pulse of longer period swell – 11 seconds from the NNW, height 2ft, but energy is moderate (155). Offshore east wind, clean. It’s small, but that longer period can give a bit more shape on the right bank. Worth a look if you’re desperate.

The standout is Sunday the 6th of September morning. You’ve got a 4ft NW swell, a solid 12-second period, and clean offshore ESE wind at 6 mph. Combined energy is up at a moderate 363. For Plentzia, that’s about as good as it gets. It won’t be big, but it should have some fun, lined-up waves and clean faces. Crowds are possible here sometimes, and with this being the best window, expect a few more bodies out. The morning is the call; the afternoon gets onshore from the WNW.

After that, there are some glassy mornings on the 8th, 10th, and 11th, with waist-to-chest high swell around 3ft to 4ft. The 12th of September morning also looks clean with a 4ft NW swell (period 10 seconds) and an east breeze, moderate energy (384). That’s another solid option.

For the second week, the pattern holds but gets a touch smaller and more inconsistent. The 16th of September morning has a tiny 1.0ft WNW swell, but a long 14-second period and offshore east wind. It’s clean but tiny – only for a longboard or a paddle.

Overall, the best action is the morning sessions on Sunday the 6th and Saturday the 12th of September. Get on it early before the wind turns. It’s not pumping, but for a rarely-breaking sheltered spot, there’s a bit of life.

Rusty

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