Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NW swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NNW 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m calling it like I see it for Plentzia. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are a real struggle here. The spot is sheltered, and it rarely breaks, so we’re already fighting an uphill battle. The water’s sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing your arse off while you’re waiting for a wave that never comes.
The first real glimmer of anything surfable comes on the morning of Friday the 21st of August. We’ve got a tiny 3ft swell from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the SE. That’s going to keep the surface clean. The combined energy is only 138 (moderate), so it’s weak, but for a spot that rarely breaks, this is your best shot. The only other slightly promising morning is Sunday the 23rd of August. The swell is still small at 3ft from the NW, but the wind goes glassy from the W. That’s about as perfect as conditions get for a wave this small. The energy is 160 (moderate). It’s not a stand-out by any stretch, but it’s the best on offer.
The rest of the window is a write-off. The swell tries to pick up around the 22nd and 24th, with energy jumping to 323 and 449 (strong), but the wind is onshore, strong, and ruining everything. For a sheltered beach break, those conditions are just ugly. Honestly, for a spot that rarely breaks and has such poor conditions, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of this period.
Look, it’s a tough run. When a spot is this inconsistent, a blank run like this is more normal than not. The only mornings to even consider are the 21st and the 23rd. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
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 kJ | 58 | 59 | 72 | 44 | 35 | 18 | 37 | 33 | 78 | 64 | 58 | 55 | 49 | 51 | 45 | 71 | 119 | 83 | 88 | 90 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:26PM3.74m | 4:57AM3.60m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02AM0.46m | 10:36PM0.15m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | N 6 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 58 | 59 | 72 | 44 | 35 | 18 | 37 | 33 | 78 | 64 | 58 | 23 | 32 | 46 | 45 | 71 | 119 | 83 | 88 | 90 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 3 | NW 12 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 10 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 23 | — | — | — | 55 | 49 | 4 | 45 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | NW 9 | — | N 3 | NNW 8 | NNE 4 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | W 2 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 7 | 18 | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 89 | 6 | 4 | 503 | 79 | 4 | 88 | 6 | 29 | 249 | 57 | 29 | 89 | 4 | 81 | 88 | 21 | 221 | 57 | 55 |
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