Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Plentzia has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of real gems to get excited about.

We start with a bit of a flat start. Friday the 28th is a write-off with poor surf and wonky winds, so don't even bother. The good stuff kicks off on Saturday, August 29th. The early morning is the pick of the weekend with a clean 6ft swell from the WNW and glassy conditions. The water is feeling about average for the time of year. The combined wave energy reads a solid 440 (moderate), and with that offshore wind, Plentzia will be looking tidy. Saturday afternoon fades a bit, but Sunday the 30th morning is another beauty – glassy again, with a 5ft NW swell and even more energy at 478 (moderate). That’s a great little window for a paddle. Monday afternoon also cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze and a 5ft swell.

After that, things go quiet again. From Tuesday the 1st of September right through to Friday the 4th, we’re looking at small, weak surf. The energy drops right off into the double digits (as low as 33), and most of it is barely rideable. Not worth getting wet for.

Then, hold onto your boardies, because Saturday, September 5th brings the standout of the entire outlook. The morning is glassy again with a long-period groundswell of 4ft from the NW, but the period is a whopping 14 seconds. The energy jumps to 641 (strong). This is proper groundswell, which means better shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. It'll be best at the river mouth or a proper point, as a long period like that can make beach breaks a bit too straight. Still, it’s going to be clean. The afternoon gets even better for size, jumping to 5ft with a 13-second period and an energy reading of 821 (strong). That's the session to circle on the calendar. Sunday the 6th holds on nicely too with a clean 4ft, 12-second swell. The energy stays solidly in the moderate range.

The second week from Monday the 7th onwards is more of a slow fade. The swells get smaller and the energy drops back into the 100-300 range. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. By the 9th of September, it’s all but gone, with tiny, weak waves and onshore chop.

Best Bet: The clear winner is Saturday, September 5th. The morning glass-off with that long-period groundswell is a surfer's dream, and the afternoon will have some grunt for the more experienced crew.

Stay stoked, and I'll catch you in the water.

Rusty.

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