Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what we've got on the cards for Plentzia over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows with real potential.

To be straight with you, this spot is a sheltered little number and rarely breaks, so we're not talking about a constant menu of waves. The water is sitting at a very warm 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can get away with a shorty or even boardies.

The first few days are a write-off. Thursday and Friday this week are a no-go. The swell is either tiny or crumbly, and the conditions are just poor. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday, 29th August, things start to look up. The morning brings a clean 6ft swell from the NW (moderate energy, 470) with glassy conditions. That's the first real standout. It's a bit of a punch for a beginner, but for anyone with a bit of experience, the clean surface will make for some fun, rippable walls. The afternoon stays clean but drops to 5ft.

Sunday morning, 30th August, is another good look with glassy 4ft waves from the NW (360). The combined energy is still decent and with the wind flat, it'll be clean and inviting. The afternoon gets a bit messy as the wind picks up from the NNW.

Monday, 31st August, also starts glassy with 4ft waves (294). These morning sessions with that light wind are the ones to target. The week after that dips back down into smaller, less consistent swell with onshore or cross-shore winds through the middle of the week. The energy drops right off.

Now, the real standout on the horizon is the weekend of 5th and 6th September. A much longer period groundswell rolls in. Saturday, 5th September, the early session has clean 4ft waves from the NW, but it’s the long 11-second period that makes it punch above its weight. The combined energy jumps to 420, a big improvement. The afternoon gets bigger at 5ft (878) with a 13-second period, but it gets a little cross-shore and questionable on the tide. That’s a powerful wave for experts only, as it’s over 5ft. The long period means it'll be walling up nicely, but the long gaps between sets will be noticeable.

Sunday, 6th September, morning is the pick of that weekend. Offshore wind from the east (6 mph) and a clean 5ft swell from the NW with an 11-second period. Strong wave energy (611). That’s a proper session on the cards. The Monday after that, 7th September, also has a promising clean morning with 5ft (433) and glassy conditions.

So, for the best of it: hit the glassy mornings on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August, and keep the 5th, 6th, and 7th of September circled. The first week of September is the real winner, but it’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on it.

Stay slippery.
Rusty.

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