Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plentzia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf at Plentzia. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead, so don’t get your hopes up for any heroics. The water is sitting at 74°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a good 4° above average. You’ll want the boardshorts, not the full suit.
We’re looking at a real dry spell here. From the 1st to the 8th of August, there is just nothing on offer. The waves are ankle-biters, with swell heights mostly below 3ft and periods around 8 seconds or less. The energy is weak, with combined energy values mostly in the 20s to 60s. It’s a lot of bump and grind with no power. You’d be fighting more current than catching waves. Not worth the paddle.
Finally, on the morning of Sunday, the 9th of August, we see the first glimmer of hope. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds. It's not going to be world-class, but it’s surfable. The combined energy jumps to 224, which is a moderate pulse, and the wind is glassy in the morning. This is our first real chance to get wet.
After that, things stay inconsistent. The 10th has a similar, smaller pulse, with 3ft and 109 energy in the morning with glassy conditions, but it’s a bit smaller. It stays pretty weak for the next few days. We see a few mornings with periods up to 9 seconds, but the size just isn’t there.
The next notable bump is on Sunday, the 16th of August. It's building through the afternoon, with the swell picking up to 3ft and the combined energy jumping to 182. It’s a start, but it’s still not showing much promise for the immediate future. The whole window looks like it’s only for the most desperate, not for good waves.
Keep an eye on that 9th of August morning as the standout, but honestly, don’t book time off work for it. The 16th has a bit of energy in the afternoon, but it's a longer shot and the wind might be a problem. This is a stretch for the patient surfer, or maybe the kiter, given the chop we see on some of those afternoons.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 4 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 67 | 64 | 19 | 21 | 45 | 51 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 26 | 69 | 51 | 39 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on |
High Tide | 7:15PM3.69m | 7:34AM3.41m | 7:48PM3.63m | 8:09AM3.36m | 8:24PM3.53m | 8:47AM3.27m | 9:04PM3.38m | 9:31AM3.15m | 9:54PM3.19m | 10:26AM3.02m | 10:57PM3.00m | 11:37AM2.92m | 00:21AM2.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.36m | 1:26AM0.30m | 1:34PM0.40m | 2:00AM0.35m | 2:10PM0.47m | 2:37AM0.45m | 2:50PM0.60m | 3:19AM0.61m | 3:38PM0.75m | 4:10AM0.79m | 4:38PM0.91m | 5:16AM0.96m | 5:55PM1.00m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | N 5 | WNW 9 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNE 4 | NNW 8 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 67 | 64 | 19 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 26 | 69 | 51 | 39 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | N 4 | N 3 | N 7 | NNE 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 12 | 9 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | N 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | W 5 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NNW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | — | 2 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | NE 4 | NE 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 45 | 51 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 12 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 21 | 4 | 223 | 475 | 6 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 120 | 499 | 240 | 350 | 384 | 55 | 21 | 89 | 23 | 75 | 503 | 430 |
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