Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for our local spot.

To be honest, it’s a pretty grim 16 days ahead for Plentzia. There’s a long, dry gap from now until roughly the 4th of August where the surf is just not worth the effort. The first real, barely surfable window doesn’t show up until the 4th of August, and even then, it’s nothing to get excited about.

The only break we’re looking at is Plentzia. It’s a beginner spot, sheltered, and it rarely breaks, so a long flat spell like this is pretty normal for the area. The water temp is sitting at 75°F, with an anomaly of 6°F, meaning it’s much warmer than usual for this time of year – a strange one, but it doesn’t help the waves.

Let’s go through it. Starting Sunday, July 26, it’s a total washout. Rain showers, a strong onshore wind from the WNW at 16 mph, and a messy 5ft NW swell with a short 7-second period. The combined energy is a weak 218, and conditions are poor. Monday and Tuesday offer a tiny glimmer – a 5ft NW swell on Monday morning with a cleaner cross-off wind, but the conditions are still only marginal. The energy picks up to 496 (moderate) on Monday morning, but it’s still not a goer. By Wednesday, it’s back to junk.

The first real standout? Well, it’s a quiet one, but Tuesday morning, August 4, is the best we’ve got. The morning brings a glassy, clean session with a 4ft NW swell (7-second period). The combined energy is 150 (weak), and the wind is glassy. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The break is sheltered, so a 4ft swell might actually be rideable for beginners, but don’t expect any power. Crowds are “sometimes,” so you might have a few friends out, but it won’t be packed.

After that, the 5th of August shows a little more promise with a 4ft NW swell in the afternoon and a clean cross-off breeze, but it’s still just ordinary. The rest of the window is a slow fade into tiny, weak waves with periods dropping to 5 seconds and energies under 100. The 9th of August has a 1ft NW swell with a very long period of 12 seconds, but that’s just a tiny groundswell, and it’s too small to do anything with at a sheltered beach break.

Overall, this is a tough run. Don’t hold your breath. If you’re desperate, the 4th of August morning is your best bet, but keep your expectations low. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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