Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 756 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Plentzia. It’s a sheltered little spot that doesn’t fire all that often, and this forecast is a real mixed bag. The wait is on, but there are a couple of windows where it could come together for a clean session.
Right now, the start is a no-go. The first Sunday has a bit of size, 5ft from the NW with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is decent at 614, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms and the wind is onshore. The water’s sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s messy and not worth paddling out.
Monday through to Saturday of the first week is mostly flat or junk. Swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, and when there is a bump, the winds aren’t helping. There’s a tiny moment on Tuesday morning, 3ft from the WNW with glassy conditions, but the energy is weak at 146. Not much to get excited about.
The first real standout comes on Sunday, 13th September. The morning shows 3ft from the NNW with a long 13-second period, the wind is offshore from the east, and it’s clean. The combined energy jumps to 414. That long period should push through nicely for a point break setup like this. It won’t be huge, but it’ll be fun and clean. Monday the 14th morning is also worth a mention – 4ft from the NW, 12-second period, glassy winds, and energy at 403. Another clean, grovelly morning.
After that, the middle of the second week looks grim again. Strong onshore winds and rain showers kick in from Wednesday the 16th through to Friday the 18th, with swell around 4ft to 5ft but totally chopped up. Not worth it.
The final real highlight is Saturday, 19th September. Morning session shows 5ft from the NW with a 10-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore from the east, keeping it clean. Combined energy is 432. This is the pick of the whole run – a bit of size, decent period, and clean conditions. It’s not a guaranteed gem this far out, but it looks promising.
Best on offer: Sunday 13th morning for a clean, small-wave cruiser, and Saturday 19th morning for the best combination of size and clean wind.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 15 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 614 | 375 | 163 | 146 | 178 | 231 | 146 | 151 | 226 | 560 | 306 | 530 | 377 | 286 | 141 | 95 | 114 | 80 | 48 | 40 | 58 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:02PM2.92m | 1:56AM2.87m | 2:24PM3.17m | 3:06AM3.13m | 3:25PM3.49m | 3:58AM3.40m | 4:14PM3.78m | 4:42AM3.62m | 4:57PM3.98m | 5:22AM3.77m | 5:36PM4.08m | 5:58AM3.83m | 6:13PM4.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.96m | 7:54AM1.02m | 8:40PM0.70m | 9:00AM0.74m | 9:37PM0.39m | 9:51AM0.44m | 10:23PM0.13m | 10:35AM0.20m | 11:04PM-0.05m | 11:16AM0.04m | 11:42PM-0.11m | 11:54AM-0.03m | 00:18AM-0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — |
 | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 614 | 375 | 163 | 83 | 178 | 231 | 146 | 151 | — | — | 306 | 530 | 377 | 286 | 141 | 95 | 114 | 80 | 48 | 40 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 18 | NW 6 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | W 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 37 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | 126 | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | — | — | — | 6 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 15 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 17 | NW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 146 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 226 | 560 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 40 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 40 | 234 | 29 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 217 | 0 |
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