
Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| 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 have a look at what Plentzia has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: it's a tough start. For the first week, from Friday the 7th right through to Thursday the 13th of August, it's pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, the periods are short, and the energy is weak. You're looking at combined swell energy barely hitting 100 (47 to 30), with waves mostly around 1ft to 2ft. It's just not doing anything. The wind is calm and glassy at times, but there's simply no swell to work with. This spot is sheltered and rarely breaks as it is, and this run of tiny surf is typical for the area when it goes quiet.
Now, we finally see a little flicker of life on Friday morning, the 14th of August. The swell picks up to a waist-high 2ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 82, and with glassy conditions in the morning, it's technically surfable but very ordinary. You'd be scratching for a wave. The afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-onshore breeze.
Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are a mixed bag. Sunday morning sees a jump in size to 5ft from the WNW, but it's onshore wind and the energy (260) is moderate. It's messy.
The real standout – and I mean the *only* real standout – arrives on Monday the 17th of August. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the WNW with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is pumping at 445, which is strong. This is a proper wintery pulse. However, and it's a big however, the wind is howling onshore from the NW at 15 mph with light rain. This is a beach setup, and with that much swell and that wind, it's going to be a washing machine. Honestly, that looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for us on a paddle board.
Tuesday the 18th of August brings the biggest energy of the period. The swell holds at 7ft from the NW, and the combined energy rockets to 604. But again, it's onshore wind. This is expert-only territory if you can find a sheltered corner, but for the average surfer at Plentzia, it's a pass.
After that, the swell slowly fades through the rest of the week into the 22nd, with onshore winds sticking around. Nothing else worth paddling out for.
So, the best on offer? That would be Tuesday the 18th of August if you are an expert and can handle a heavy, onshore 7ft swell with strong energy (604). For everyone else, the outlook is poor. The consistent theme here is a lack of quality; when the swell finally shows up, the wind ruins it.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, and hopefully, we'll get a better window next time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 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 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
70 | 42 | 29 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 33 | 82 | 98 | 70 | 65 | 64 | 49 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 46 | 28 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | on | on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:57PM3.00m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:16AM0.96m | 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 | |||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 |
70 | 42 | 29 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 82 | 98 | 70 | 65 | 64 | 49 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 46 | 28 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 11 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 4 | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | WNW 10 | NW 8 |
10 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | 18 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 9 | NW 6 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | NW 10 | WNW 11 | NNE 4 | N 4 |
— | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | N 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | N 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 23 | 503 | 75 | 523 | 240 | 4 | 29 | 88 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 89 | 55 | 15 | 89 | 64 |
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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).
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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