Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Plentzia over the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it's a bit of a slow grind to start, and honestly, this spot is a tricky one. Plentzia is a beginner's wave that "rarely breaks", so when we do get a pulse of energy, we've got to be patient. We're starting with a real dry spell here.

The first few days are pretty much a write-off for any proper surfing. The water is sitting at a notably warm 75° right now, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's about the only highlight. We've got a few small, weak pulses of swell, but the wind is all over the place, mostly cross-shore or onshore, and the scores are flat. That run of flatness stretches from the 24th of August right through to the 28th, so you're looking at nearly five days of nothing doing.

Wednesday the 26th of August shows a little flicker of hope with a clean, offshore breeze in the morning, but the swell is tiny at 2ft and short period, so it's not worth getting wet for. The same goes for Thursday morning, which has a bit more size at 4ft (NW) and cleaner winds, but the conditions are still being called poor.

We finally get a window on the weekend. Saturday the 29th of August is our first real shout. The morning is glassy with light winds and a clean 4ft NW swell. The wave energy is moderate (237), and while it's not firing, it's the first time you can actually surf without wrestling a washing machine. It's only a "surfable" score though, so keep expectations in check.

Sunday the 30th of August is similar – a glassy morning with a clean 4ft NW swell (244 energy). Again, not a standout, but it's surfable in the morning before the wind shifts onshore. Crowds are "sometimes" an issue here, so if you see a few heads, don't be surprised.

Then we hit another lull until we get to the real standout of the whole outlook. The week of September starts building, but it's not until the 6th of September (Sunday) that we get the goods. The wind is dead calm for the morning, glassy conditions, and we’ve got a solid 6ft NW swell with strong energy (1106). This is the morning to circle on your calendar. It’s big enough to get some push, but with that glass and 6ft size, it's still manageable for the keener beginners. This is easily the best on offer. The afternoon is a bit of a letdown with a massive drop-off in size to 3ft but a very long period of 19 seconds, which can be tricky for a beach setup but might offer a clean runner if you're in the right spot.

The Monday after (7th of September) is also worth a mention. It's smaller, around 4ft NW, but with a long period (16-14 seconds) and a clean, cross-offshore wind all day. The energy is still strong (861), so expect some nice, lined-up sets, even if they don't have much power behind them. It's a good option for a mellow session.

After that, the last few days of the outlook drop off again with onshore winds and messy conditions. So, to sum it up: don't even bother until Saturday the 29th of August, and if you want the best wave of the fortnight, you want to be in the water at dawn on Sunday the 6th of September.

Rusty.

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