Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the Plentzia forecast. To be straight with you, it’s a pretty flat run for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long stretch of very small, weak surf with not much push behind it. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a few degrees warmer than usual for this time of year – you won’t need a thick suit, that’s for sure.

The first few days are really just ankle-biters. Thursday morning has a small 3ft NW swell, but the energy is weak (97) and it’s just not doing much. The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping it clean, but it’s not worth getting excited about. The rest of the week stays tiny, with waves dropping down to 1ft over the weekend. There is a slight bump on Sunday morning with a 10-second period NW swell, but the energy is still weak (101) and you’d be scratching for anything.

The beginning of next week continues in the same vein – small waves, around 2ft, with clean conditions early but not enough size to be fun. We’re looking at a real dry spell here. The good news is the forecasts are always changing, but for now, don't rush down.

The surf starts to show a little more life around the 17th and 18th. The swell builds a bit, and by Tuesday afternoon the 18th, we’re looking at a 4ft NW swell with moderate energy (286). The period is still short, though, and the wind is cross-onshore, making it a bit lumpy. It’s not going to be world-class, but it’s the first real sign of life.

The standout window is shaping up for the 20th. Thursday morning sees a 3ft NNW groundswell with a long 12-second period, and the energy is strong (279). The wind will be a light cross-offshore, which should keep it clean. This is the best of the bunch. Plentzia is a sheltered spot, and it rarely breaks, so when it does get a clean, long-period swell like this, it can surprise you. The afternoon looks even better with the swell pushing 4ft and the period staying long at 11 seconds. The energy jumps up to 358, and it’s still cross-offshore. This is the one to circle. It’s a week away, so it’s promising but not locked in, but that’s the best bet on offer.

The following morning on the 21st is still surfable, but it’s starting to back off. A 3ft NW swell with a 9-second period and clean conditions, but nothing that will have you calling in sick. Overall, it’s a two-week wait for a couple of days of decent, clean waves. The 20th is the clear standout, with that long-period groundswell and clean winds hitting a break that doesn’t work often. Get on it if you can.

Rusty

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