Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.9°C
2.5° 

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


Plentzia surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NW swell with 979 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 28th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright surfers, Rusty here with the long-range look for our local stretch.

Right off the bat, things are looking a bit grim. We've got a slow start with very little to get excited about for the next week. There's a real dry spell from now until the end of August, with only weak, short-period swell and tricky winds making for mostly poor surf conditions. It’s a proper waiting game.

Let's talk about the water first. When we finally get some waves at Plentzia, the water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a full 5° warmer than what's normal for this time of year. That's a notable anomaly, making for a warm, summery soak even if the surf isn't firing.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday, August 27th in the morning. We get a moment of glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze from the south, but the swell is tiny at only 1 ft with a short 8-second period. It's only worth a mention because it's the first sign of life. The afternoon picks up a little, with a 3 ft WNW swell and a clean cross-off wind, giving us some surfable but very ordinary waves.

Friday, August 28th looks like a write-off. A fresh onshore wind hits, and the swell jumps up to 6 ft from the NW, but with the wind howling onshore, it's going to be a choppy mess. That's a pass.

Saturday, August 29th is a bit of a tease. A clean, glassy morning with a 5 ft NW swell (moderate combined energy of 314) but the wave comment says only "surfable but very ordinary." Still, a glassy 3-5 ft wave with glassy conditions is worth a paddle if you're desperate.

The turnaround appears to arrive on Tuesday, September 1st. The morning brings a clean, 5 ft NW swell with a long 11-second period from the east, light offshore wind, and "expect good surf conditions." That's the best looking morning in the first half of the forecast, but it's still a week away, so treat it as promising but not a lock.

Now, here’s the main event, and it's a long way off. Tuesday, September 8th is the standout. The morning shows a massive 12 ft NW swell with very strong wave energy of 2598. This is big stuff. A 9-second period on this size means powerful, thumping waves. This is strictly for experienced surfers only – over 8 ft is expert territory. The wind is light and cross-off, which is fantastic and points to clean conditions at Plentzia. The afternoon drops to 10 ft with similar clean conditions, still very good for those who can handle it. It’s a long-range call, so there’s a lot of water to go under the bridge, but if this holds, it’s the session to circle on the calendar.

Right, that's how it's looking from the beach. Stay patient, that first week is a dud, but there’s a chance of a decent session on the 1st and a potential big swell for the experts on the 8th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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298
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752
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201
176
96
138
362
465
Wind (km/h)
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N
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ESE
10
ESE
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NE
15
S
5
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SSE
15
W
20
SSW
30
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SW
5
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NNE
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NNW
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WSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:05PM3.19m
4:27AM3.12m
4:39PM3.42m
4:59AM3.31m
5:11PM3.63m
5:30AM3.47m
5:42PM3.77m
6:01AM3.59m
6:14PM3.86m
6:32AM3.65m
6:46PM3.86m
7:05AM3.65m
7:20PM3.79m
Low Tide
9:44AM0.93m
10:12PM0.73m
10:21AM0.69m
10:47PM0.49m
10:55AM0.48m
11:20PM0.30m
11:28AM0.31m
11:51PM0.16m
12:00PM0.20m
00:23AM0.09m
12:32PM0.16m
00:55AM0.10m
1:07PM0.18m
1:30AM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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