Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of quiet, small, and messy conditions ahead, so temper those expectations.
The first surfable window we can even talk about doesn’t open up until Friday, August 21st, and even then, it’s a real mixed bag. Before that, from now through the end of the third week of August, it’s a wasteland. The swell is tiny – mostly around 1.0ft to 2ft – with short, weak periods and a lot of onshore or cross-onshore wind. The combined wave energy is barely a whisper, staying under 100 (weak) for most of that time. The water is running about 75°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for us.
Right, so let’s focus on the only real option we have.
Plentzia is a sheltered beginner spot that rarely breaks, and this forecast is a perfect example of why. The first real mention of anything surfable isn’t until Friday, August 21st, in the morning. We’re talking a tiny 3ft swell from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy finally climbs to a moderate 156, which is something. The real kicker here is the wind: light offshore from the ESE. That’s glassy, clean conditions. It’s the only time in the whole run we get a score that’s above zero, and it’s barely a 1 out of 10 for "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions". It’s not good, but it’s the only game in town.
Don’t get excited about the weekend after that. Saturday, August 22nd, the swell bumps up to 4ft to 5ft from the NW, with a slightly better 10-second period and a massive energy spike to 512 (very strong). But the wind is howling onshore from the WNW at 19 mph, turning it into a complete mess. That setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
Honestly, this is a 16-day window where the only bright spot is a single morning of clean, but tiny, waves. For a spot that rarely breaks, it’s a frustrating wait. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s not much to chase.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 12 |
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 kJ | 33 | 29 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 33 | 84 | 98 | 70 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 43 | 55 | 43 | 29 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | on |
High Tide | 11:37AM2.92m | 00:21AM2.90m | 1:04PM2.95m | 1:51AM2.95m | 2:25PM3.15m | 3:07AM3.15m | 3:31PM3.44m | 4:06AM3.39m | 4:26PM3.74m | 4:57AM3.60m | 5:14PM3.99m | 5:42AM3.74m | 5:58PM4.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM1.00m | 6:36AM1.03m | 7:22PM0.93m | 7:57AM0.94m | 8:40PM0.71m | 9:06AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.42m | 10:02AM0.46m | 10:36PM0.15m | 10:51AM0.22m | 11:23PM-0.05m | 11:36AM0.06m | 00:07AM-0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 33 | 29 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 33 | 84 | 98 | 70 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 43 | 55 | 43 | 29 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 4 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | NW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | — | W 13 | W 9 | NE 4 | — | — | NW 6 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | — | — | 13 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 434 | 145 | 523 | 240 | 6 | 29 | 249 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 89 | 6 | 4 | 89 | 79 | 120 | 503 | 15 |
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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).
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