Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.0° C
1.9° 

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


Plentzia surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’m looking at a pretty bleak picture coming up for our local stretch. Plentzia’s got the shelter of the bay, but that’s a double-edged sword—it keeps most swell out too. The next fortnight is going to be frustrating, with a long stretch of tiny, poor-quality surf. There’s a single bit of promise right at the end, but we have to wait for it.

For the next nine days straight, from July 29th through to August 6th, it’s basically flat or next to it. The swell height never cracks 3ft, and most days we’re looking at skimpy waves around 0.7ft to 2ft from the NW or NNW. The energy readings are weak, mostly in the low double digits, and you’d be lucky to find anything rideable. Winds are often onshore or cross-onshore, and though we get a couple of glassy mornings—like Friday morning July 31st and Tuesday morning August 4th—the waves are just too small and weak to bother with. Water temp is sitting at 73°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but it’s not gonna help the surf.

Then on Friday morning, August 7th, things finally start moving. Swell bumps up to 4ft from the WNW, with an 8-second period and a combined energy reading of 241—that’s moderate wave energy, a big jump from the doldrums. The wind swings to a cross-offshore from the east at 6 mph, which gives us clean conditions. This is where Plentzia’s sheltered nature works against it; the wave comment calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and with a 1.0 out of 10, it’s not exactly lighting the world on fire. The break itself is inconsistent at the best of times, and the swell direction is WNW, while the optimum is WNW—so it’s on target, at least. This is the only window worth moving for, but keep expectations low. It’s a Friday, and crowds are possible now and then, so you might have company.

After that, Saturday August 8th morning holds 3ft from the WNW with glassy wind from the NE at 3 mph, energy at 117 (weak to moderate), but again… “very ordinary conditions.” The afternoon gets messy with onshore NW wind at 12 mph and a bigger 4ft NW groundswell at a 10-second period, energy jumping to 387—stronger, but the onshore wind ruins it. Sunday August 9th and Monday August 10th have similar stories: a bit of size, some glassy windows (like Monday morning with a clean 3ft, 11-second period from the NNW, energy at 239), but the quality never lifts above ordinary. The 11-second period groundswell on Monday morning gives longer gaps between sets, which is fine for a point break, but Plentzia’s more of a beach setup, so that longer period might make things a bit too straight and crumbly.

The standout option, if you can call it that, is Friday morning August 7th. It’s the first real pulse with clean, cross-offshore wind and swell size just big enough for a beginner-friendly wave (4ft is right at the edge for beginners, but okay if you’re steady). Saturday morning August 8th is also worth a look for the clean glassy start, though smaller.

From August 11th onward, it fades back to tiny, onshore junk—2ft and smaller, poor conditions, and strong winds. That’s it. A grim stretch, but forecasts can change, and Plentzia has been known to surprise.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.7
NW
9
0.7
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9
0.6
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8
0.7
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9
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
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8
0.4
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0.8
NNW
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0.8
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6
0.8
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6
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5
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NNW
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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73
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73
68
53
30
18
84
45
28
22
25
46
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10
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Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
W
10
WNW
15
N
5
NNW
5
NW
15
NNE
10
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NNW
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High Tide
5:38PM3.52m
5:57AM3.33m
6:11PM3.63m
6:29AM3.39m
6:43PM3.69m
7:02AM3.42m
7:15PM3.69m
7:34AM3.41m
7:48PM3.63m
8:09AM3.36m
8:24PM3.53m
8:47AM3.27m
9:04PM3.38m
Low Tide
11:46PM0.44m
11:54AM0.46m
00:20AM0.35m
12:27PM0.38m
00:53AM0.30m
1:00PM0.36m
1:26AM0.30m
1:34PM0.40m
2:00AM0.35m
2:10PM0.47m
2:37AM0.45m
2:50PM0.60m
3:19AM0.61m
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Temp °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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