
Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with 68 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plentzia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough run ahead. The swell is just not making it in here with any kind of energy. We're looking at a long, quiet stretch. The first recommendation doesn't come until July 31st, and even then, it's a small affair.
The first spot to look at is Plentzia. It's a sheltered beginner's wave that rarely breaks, and honestly, that's the story for the whole forecast. We've got a long gap from the start with no real surf to speak of. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy.
Friday July 31st kicks off with some clouds and a tiny 2ft NW swell, period is a short 8 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 42. With a light WNW wind, it's not going to be much to write home about. The afternoon goes cross-on with a NNW breeze, making it choppy. The wave comment says it all: "poor surf conditions."
Saturday August 1st starts with a glassy morning, a 2ft NW swell, but the energy is still low at 69. The wind is light and glassy, so it'll be clean, but the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about. The afternoon sees a cross-shore breeze.
Sunday August 2nd offers another glassy morning with a 2ft swell from the N, but the period drops to 6 seconds. The energy is 42. It's clean, but the lack of power is a big problem.
The pattern continues – a few clean windows here and there, especially on the mornings of August 4th, 5th, and 6th with glassy or offshore winds, but the swell heights are tiny – 1ft, 1ft. The energy is barely a whisper, in the teens.
The most notable blip in the whole run is on the afternoon of Friday August 7th. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 159, which is moderate. But the wind is cross-on, which will mess up the face. "Poor surf conditions" is the official word, and I have to agree. It's the biggest energy we see, but it's not clean.
Everything after that trickles back down. There are some glassy mornings on August 9th and 10th, with clean conditions, but the swell is small and weak. August 15th shows a completely flat, glassy morning with a 0.7ft swell and zero energy. It's a total non-event.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, there's no standout. It’s a long stretch of tiny, weak swell with poor to fair conditions at best. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a classic blank run. The forecasts can change, but as it stands, you're better off leaving the board in the car. Maybe bring a kite if the wind picks up, but for paddle surfing, it's a tough watch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
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68 | 41 | 30 | 35 | 67 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 37 | 11 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 6:29AM3.39m | 6:43PM3.69m | 7:02AM3.42m | 7:15PM3.69m | 7:34AM3.41m | 7:48PM3.63m | 8:09AM3.36m | 8:24PM3.53m | 8:47AM3.27m | 9:04PM3.38m | 9:31AM3.15m | 9:54PM3.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:20AM0.35m | 12:27PM0.38m | 00:53AM0.30m | 1:00PM0.36m | 1:26AM0.30m | 1:34PM0.40m | 2:00AM0.35m | 2:10PM0.47m | 2:37AM0.45m | 2:50PM0.60m | 3:19AM0.61m | 3:38PM0.75m | 4:10AM0.79m | ||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNE 4 |
68 | 41 | 30 | 35 | 67 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | N 4 | — | NW 9 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 |
3 | 1 | — | 12 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | N 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 9 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 467 | 249 | 15 | 4 | 89 | 4 | 4 | 514 | 55 | 430 | 474 | 378 | 240 | 499 | 120 | 120 | 384 | 419 |
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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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