Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NW swell with 1,327 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 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 Monday (Aug 31) 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what Plentzia’s got cooking. This is a sheltered beginner wave, but it’s a rare breaker, so you gotta pick your moments. The first real surf shows up a bit slow, but there’s a solid window coming.
The water’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, running about 73° with a 4° anomaly, so that’s a nice little bonus for a late summer paddle.
First up, Monday morning, August 31st. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the NW, with a 10-second period, and a light westerly breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 577. It’s not cranking, but it’s surfable. The wind turns messy in the afternoon, so that morning window is the one to chase.
Tuesday, September 1st looks better. The swell drops a touch to 4ft NW, but check out that morning wind – ESE at 3 mph, glassy. That’s clean, smooth, and perfect for a beginner-friendly wave. The energy is a moderate 334. Tuesday afternoon gets a bit cross-shore, so stick to the morning.
Wednesday the 2nd is small, with 3ft NW swell, an 8-second period, and weak energy (84). The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but it’s tiny. Not much to get excited about.
Thursday and Friday are small and messy, with onshore and cross-onshore winds. The swell drops below 2ft, and the energy is low. It’s a few days off.
Now, here’s the standout. Saturday, September 5th is the one to circle. The morning is glassy – dead calm, 0 mph wind – with a 5ft NW groundswell, a very long 14-second period. The energy is strong at 905. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll wrap in nicely here at Plentzia, offering clean, well-shaped waves. It’s a bit of a wait between sets, but the paddling will be easy. This is the best on offer, no question. The afternoon gets even better with a 6ft NW swell, 13-second period, and energy jumping to 1327. The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. If you’re a beginner, the morning is your window; the afternoon at 6ft might be a touch too much, but it’s still manageable.
Sunday, September 6th, the morning holds with a 5ft NW swell, 12-second period, and offshore wind from the ESE at 6 mph. Energy is 613. Clean, fun, and consistent. The afternoon gets a bit cross-offshore, but the morning is classic.
After that, from the 7th through the 10th, the surf goes flat or onshore, with energy dropping to triple and double digits. Tuesday the 8th is a miss, Wednesday the 9th is glassy but tiny (2ft), and Thursday the 10th has a glassy morning with 4ft NW, but the energy is only 187 – it’s weak and ordinary.
Friday, September 11th is another good one. Morning is glassy with a 5ft NW swell, 8-second period, and energy at 410. Clean, fun, and surfable. The afternoon gets a bit of cross-chop, but the morning is solid.
The second week gets spotty. Saturday the 12th is small and cross-onshore. Sunday the 13th is almost flat. Then we get a big pulse on Tuesday, September 15th. The morning is glassy again, with a 6ft NW groundswell, a very long 14-second period, and energy at 1221. This is a serious swell – strong, clean, and powerful. This one’s a standout for the second week, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. The afternoon gets a bit of cross-shore wind, but the morning session is all-time for Plentzia.
Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, especially on the clean glassy mornings, so get in early. The best calls are the mornings of Saturday the 5th and Tuesday the 15th – both glassy, with solid groundswell and good energy. Everything else is either small, windy, or just ordinary.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
577 | 639 | 469 | 334 | 293 | 199 | 82 | 53 | 39 | 19 | 62 | 28 | 45 | 57 | 101 | 902 | 1327 | 1018 | 604 | 297 | 167 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 7:20PM3.79m | 7:39AM3.58m | 7:57PM3.63m | 8:18AM3.45m | 8:39PM3.41m | 9:03AM3.25m | 9:31PM3.13m | 10:00AM3.04m | 10:42PM2.87m | 11:22AM2.88m | 00:21AM2.76m | 1:02PM2.92m | 1:56AM2.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:07PM0.18m | 1:30AM0.19m | 1:44PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.36m | 2:25PM0.46m | 2:50AM0.59m | 3:15PM0.68m | 3:43AM0.86m | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:54AM1.09m | 5:46PM1.05m | 6:27AM1.17m | 7:23PM0.96m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
577 | 639 | 469 | 334 | 293 | 199 | 82 | 53 | 39 | 19 | 62 | 28 | 45 | 57 | 101 | 902 | 1327 | 1018 | 604 | 297 | 167 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | NW 10 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | — | N 5 | NNE 5 | — | NNE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 17 | 9 | — | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNE 4 | — | NW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 3 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 89 | 64 | 116 | 21 | 4 | 160 | 89 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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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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