Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 1,396 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Plentzia over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, straight up, it's a pretty quiet start. The first few days are a write-off for a proper surf. We've got a bit of a pulse on the 21st with a 6ft NW swell, but the wind is cross-on at 12 mph and it's just messy. The water is 75°, which is way warmer than normal for this time of year, about 5° above average, so that's a bit of a treat if you're just wanting a paddle.
The real story begins to unfold later in the run. The standout window is actually the morning of Thursday, 3rd September. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the S, and we get a solid 7ft swell from the WNW. The combined energy is strong at 573. However, because that swell is 7ft and the period is a short 8 seconds, it's going to be a bit of a wall. For a spot that rarely breaks and is sheltered, this is a rare opportunity, but it's one for the experienced crew only. The crowds are a possibility here, so get in early.
The rest of the first week has a few small, clean windows. Saturday morning the 30th has 4ft NW with a clean offshore E wind at 3 mph, and Monday morning the 31st is glassy with 4ft NW swell, but the energy is only moderate (243). They're surfable, but nothing to write home about.
The second week looks thin. We get a few glimpses of clean conditions on the 4th and 5th September, with 5ft NW swell and glassy or light winds, but the energy drops right off. It's all very ordinary.
So, to sum it up: the pick of the bunch is the morning of Thursday, 3rd September. It's a longer-range call, so less certain, but if the glass holds and you're an expert, that's your moment. The rest is just small, clean crumbly stuff that's fine for a beginner or a longboard if you're desperate.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 5 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 667 | 425 | 203 | 129 | 77 | 36 | 26 | 32 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 57 | 25 | 22 | 33 | 555 | 1396 | 670 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:26AM2.46m | 1:10PM2.57m | 2:03AM2.51m | 2:31PM2.72m | 3:07AM2.69m | 3:25PM2.94m | 3:51AM2.90m | 4:05PM3.19m | 4:27AM3.12m | 4:39PM3.42m | 4:59AM3.31m | 5:11PM3.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:58PM1.37m | 6:33AM1.45m | 7:29PM1.37m | 7:57AM1.37m | 8:41PM1.20m | 8:59AM1.17m | 9:32PM0.97m | 9:44AM0.93m | 10:12PM0.73m | 10:21AM0.69m | 10:47PM0.49m | 10:55AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 5 | NW 5 | NNW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | NE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 667 | 425 | 203 | 129 | 77 | 36 | 26 | 32 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 57 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | W 10 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 7 | — | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 32 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 18 | 16 | 22 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 12 | W 9 | N 6 | — | — | NW 13 | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | W 2 | — | SSW 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | 32 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 33 | 555 | 1396 | 670 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 88 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 114 | 4 | 240 | 206 | 238 | 499 | 237 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 88 | 40 | 40 | 6 |
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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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