
Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NNE swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NNE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's cut to the chase.
Look, the honest news is that the next week and a half is a total flat spell. You're looking at a long run of tiny, weak, and messy surf, so for a long stretch you're better off just watching the tide come in. But there is one day that's worth circling on the calendar.
The forecast kicks off with barely a ripple. From the 15th through the 19th, we've got knee-high slop at best, swell heights barely cracking 0.7m. The energy is weak as dishwater, stuck in the teens and twenties, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, making it choppy. The water is running at 74°, which is over 6° warmer than it should be for this time of year, so you don't need a wetsuit, just a board you don't mind not using.
Even through the 20th to the 23rd, it's still a grind. There's a tiny bump on the 20th (Monday) morning, with a 1.1m swell pushing the energy up to 112 – the first sign of some moderate power – but it's short period at 6 seconds, so it's weak and fat. The wind is clean cross-off, so it looks better than it is. For a total beginner on a longboard you might get a push, but that's stretching it.
We then drift through another patch of clean but tiny surf until around the 25th and 26th. The swell tries to push up a bit, hitting 1.5m on the 25th afternoon, but the period is a lousy 6 seconds and the wind goes onshore, turning it into a lumpy, bumpy mess. That setup is more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle guys. The pattern stays poor through the 27th with a risk of thunderstorms and breezy conditions.
Now, here’s the one to remember. On the 30th of July (Thursday), things finally click. Plentzia will see a clean 1.3m groundswell from the NNW, and this is the good part: the period jumps to a solid 11 seconds, giving the waves some proper shape and energy. The combined energy hits a strong 411, so there's some real grunt behind it. The wind is light offshore from the East, keeping the faces glassy and clean. This is your window. It won't be huge, so it's great for a wide range of surfers, and the long period will make the paddle out easier between sets. The break is sheltered, so it won't be massive, but the quality will be there.
So, in short: you've got to be patient. The first two weeks are a total washout, but the 30th is looking like a proper little gem with clean, lined-up surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 |
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10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 30 | 33 | 22 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 134 | 87 | 107 | 115 | 76 | 80 | 115 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:13PM4.06m | 6:43AM3.73m | 7:00PM4.08m | 7:29AM3.67m | 7:46PM3.99m | 8:13AM3.54m | 8:31PM3.80m | 8:58AM3.36m | 9:16PM3.54m | 9:43AM3.16m | 10:03PM3.24m | 10:32AM2.97m | 10:56PM2.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:50AM0.13m | 00:24AM-0.10m | 12:37PM0.09m | 1:11AM-0.07m | 1:22PM0.13m | 1:57AM0.05m | 2:07PM0.26m | 2:42AM0.25m | 2:53PM0.46m | 3:27AM0.51m | 3:41PM0.70m | 4:14AM0.77m | 4:34PM0.93m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NW 12 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 11 | N 6 |
10 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 33 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 134 | 87 | 6 | 115 | 76 | 11 | 115 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 11 | — | WNW 10 |
1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 9 | 9 | 13 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 5 | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | WNW 8 | — | — | N 13 | NW 9 | NW 12 | W 8 | — | — |
2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | NNE 6 | WSW 2 |
10 | 7 | — | — | 15 | 22 | 22 | 22 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 107 | — | — | 80 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 384 | 384 | 419 | 503 | 746 | 809 | 547 | 240 | 23 | 1295 | 55 | 240 | 243 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 6 | |
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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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