Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.7° C
2.2° 

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


Plentzia surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 283 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plentzia this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in proper surf terms. This is a quiet stretch, no two ways about it. The whole 16 days are looking slim, so don’t expect much.

The first chance to get wet is Wednesday morning, 12 August. Plentzia has a tiny 2ft swell from the NNW, period a short 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at 59. The water is sitting at 75°, which is about 4° warmer than normal – that’s unusual for this time of year. The morning is glassy, which is nice, but the waves are barely there. By afternoon, a light NE cross-off breeze keeps it clean, but the swell drops to 2ft and energy to 49.

Thursday the 13th, Friday the 14th, and Saturday the 15th are all small and weak. Swell from 1ft to 3ft, periods 6 to 10 seconds, and mostly cross-on winds. The energy stays under 100, so it’s all pretty flat.

Sunday the 16th sees a bump: swell hits 4ft in the morning, energy jumps to 203. But the wind is onshore from the WNW, and the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s messy. By afternoon, the swell is 5ft with a 20 km/h north wind making it choppy – not for beginners, and not fun for anyone.

Monday the 17th through the rest of the week is more of the same. Swell up to 4ft but with a poor 7-second period, and cross-on or onshore winds. The energy numbers creep up, but the quality is poor. Even the glassy morning on Wednesday the 19th is only 1ft and 5 seconds – barely a ripple.

Into the second week, things pick up a little. Friday the 21st morning has a 3ft swell from the NW with an 8-second period, energy of 113, and light cross wind from the north – it’s clean but small. Saturday the 22nd has a 3ft NW swell with a 10-second period, which is a better period, but the wind is onshore and strong at 25 km/h in the afternoon, so it’s blown out.

Sunday the 23rd afternoon brings a 4ft NW swell with a 9-second period and energy of 210. The wind is cross-on from the NW at 15 km/h, so it’s rideable but not great. Then Monday the 24th morning has the biggest swell of the period: 6ft from the NNW, but with a short 7-second period and a strong onshore wind of 30 km/h. The energy is 390, but the wind ruins it. That’s expert-only, and honestly, it looks more like a kite surfing day than a paddle surfing day.

After that, it fades fast. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th drop back to 2ft to 2ft with weak energy and onshore winds.

So, the best bet? Friday the 21st morning is the cleanest option with light wind and a tiny bit of energy. For size, Monday the 24th morning has the most, but it’s ugly. This break rarely breaks, and this forecast proves it. Don’t hold your breath, but forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
NNW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.3
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.3
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
7
1
NNW
7
0.8
N
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.6
N
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
30
18
37
33
78
64
58
55
53
52
108
203
283
223
178
188
85
46
48
21
Wind (km/h)
0
NE
10
NE
5
WSW
5
NW
10
NNW
10
W
10
WNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
N
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
N
15
NW
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
NNW
5
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
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on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:14PM3.99m
5:42AM3.74m
5:58PM4.12m
6:23AM3.80m
6:39PM4.13m
7:03AM3.76m
7:19PM4.02m
7:41AM3.65m
7:57PM3.80m
8:18AM3.47m
8:35PM3.51m
8:55AM3.25m
9:14PM3.18m
Low Tide
10:51AM0.22m
11:23PM-0.05m
11:36AM0.06m
00:07AM-0.15m
12:17PM-0.01m
00:47AM-0.12m
12:58PM0.02m
1:26AM0.01m
1:38PM0.16m
2:04AM0.23m
2:17PM0.38m
2:42AM0.51m
2:59PM0.65m
3:22AM0.81m
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7:11
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7:16
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9:20
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Temp °C
24
26
24
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25
23
22
24
23
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Feels °C
28
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26
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26
23
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23
23
23
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19
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20
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22
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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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