Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
24.2° C
3.3° 

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


Plentzia surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NW swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NW 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 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 25th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what’s on the menu for Plentzia over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The water is sitting at 76°, which is a full 6° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, like swimming in a lukewarm bath. But the warmth is about the only thing we’ve got going for a long while.

The first real chance to even paddle out isn't until Monday the 27th, and even then, it’s a real struggle. We’ve got a solid groundswell filling in from the NW with an 11-second period, pushing 5 ft of swell. The combined energy is moderate at 408, so there’s some push. Monday morning looks a bit messy with a NW cross-onshore, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a NE cross-offshore breeze. The waves will be surfable, but very ordinary. Still, it’s the first shot of the window.

Tuesday the 28th is your best bet in this first week. The swell drops a touch to 4 ft, with a 10-second period from the NW, and the energy is still decent at 286. The wind turns light offshore from the east in the morning, and then light cross-off from the NE in the afternoon. The report says “clean” for both sessions. This is where you want to be. It’s not pumping, but it’s clean, rideable, and you won’t be fighting for scraps.

After that, we slip back into a poor run. Wednesday the 29th has onshore wind messing up a dropping swell, and Thursday and Friday are even smaller, though we get some glassy mornings on the 30th and 31st with tiny 2 ft swell. The energy is weak (78 and 68), so you’d be on a longboard just to get a ride.

We get a little flicker of hope on Saturday the 1st of August. Morning is glassy with a 3 ft NW swell, but the energy is still low (142). The afternoon is clean but the wind is cross-off again. It’s okay, but nothing special.

Now, if you’re looking for the one true standout, it’s Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning session is the pick of the whole forecast. The swell is 5 ft from the NW with a 12-second period, pushing strong energy (431). The wind is a clean cross-off from the east, and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the only time we get that kind of language. The swell direction matches the optimum WNW, and the period is long enough to give shape. This is the day to call in sick or rearrange your plans.

However, there’s a big gap after that. The rest of the second week, from Monday the 3rd through to Saturday the 8th, is basically a write-off. The wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, the swell drops, and the energy fades. We’re looking at poor surf conditions for days on end. The only small glimmer is a glassy morning on the 8th with a weak 3 ft swell, but it has a short 6-second period, so it’s not going to hold your interest.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a grind, with Tuesday the 28th being the only decent day. The second week gives us one absolute gem on the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August. After that, it’s dry. Get on that Sunday morning session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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237
467
507
266
154
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408
392
356
286
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95
78
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57
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:48PM2.73m
2:26AM2.67m
2:53PM2.84m
3:24AM2.79m
3:44PM3.00m
4:10AM2.94m
4:26PM3.18m
4:49AM3.10m
5:03PM3.36m
5:24AM3.23m
5:38PM3.52m
5:57AM3.33m
6:11PM3.63m
Low Tide
7:57PM1.21m
8:21AM1.21m
8:59PM1.10m
9:17AM1.09m
9:50PM0.93m
10:03AM0.92m
10:32PM0.75m
10:43AM0.74m
11:11PM0.58m
11:20AM0.58m
11:46PM0.44m
11:54AM0.46m
00:20AM0.35m
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Temp °C
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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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