
Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with 607 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
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’s on the cards for the Plentzia stretch. I’ll be straight with you—this is a tough one. The next 16 days are looking bleak for surf, with very few windows of even marginal quality.
The forecast starts off with a long, quiet gap. The first week presents nothing but poor surf conditions, with tiny swell and onshore winds. The water is running much warmer than usual for the time of year, sitting at 75°, which is a big anomaly of over 6° warmer than average. That’s unusual, but it won’t help the waves.
We finally see a glimmer of hope around Monday the 27th of July. A modest NW swell rolls in, with wave heights around 6ft and a period of 9 seconds, giving it a moderate combined energy of 539. The wind is light cross-onshore from the NW, so it’s not pristine. The break, Plentzia, is sheltered and rarely breaks, so this is a rare event. The water is still warm, but the conditions are described as marginal or ordinary. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th offer a little more clean surf, with a cross-offshore breeze from the east, but the swell drops off to 5ft and 4ft, and the energy dips to 384 and 280. The period is a solid 10 seconds, which is good for shape, but it’s still just ordinary.
The standout, if you can call it that, is Monday the 27th of July. That’s the best on offer. The swell is the biggest, with a decent period, and the light wind means the surface won’t be too messy. Still, for a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, this is a notable event. The combined energy is moderate at 539, so there’s some push. It’s not a day for the inexperienced, as the swell is over 5ft, but it’s not huge.
The rest of the run into early August drops off again. By Thursday the 30th, we get a glassy morning with 3ft swell, but it’s weak. From then on, it’s back to poor conditions, with tiny waves and onshore winds. The final days, from the 1st to the 5th of August, show nothing but flat, messy surf. The gap between the last decent day on the 30th of July and the end of the forecast is a dry spell of about 6 days with no recommendations.
To sum it up: the only real window is the last few days of July. The 27th Monday is the pick, but it’s not a classic. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a rare chance to get wet, but don’t expect perfection. The rest of the period is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
145 | 130 | 113 | 55 | 56 | 83 | 27 | 43 | 66 | 40 | 22 | 143 | 223 | 607 | 142 | 86 | 226 | 289 | 539 | 524 | 461 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:32AM2.97m | 10:56PM2.96m | 11:28AM2.81m | 11:58PM2.74m | 12:35PM2.72m | 1:13AM2.64m | 1:48PM2.73m | 2:26AM2.67m | 2:53PM2.84m | 3:24AM2.79m | 3:44PM3.00m | 4:10AM2.94m | 4:26PM3.18m | 4:49AM3.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:34PM0.93m | 5:06AM1.01m | 5:35PM1.13m | 6:07AM1.18m | 6:45PM1.23m | 7:15AM1.26m | 7:57PM1.21m | 8:21AM1.21m | 8:59PM1.10m | 9:17AM1.09m | 9:50PM0.93m | 10:03AM0.92m | 10:32PM0.75m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 10 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | — | NW 10 | N 6 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
145 | 130 | 113 | 55 | 9 | 83 | 27 | 43 | 66 | 40 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 86 | 6 | 33 | 539 | 524 | 461 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | NW 10 | NNE 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | — | 4 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 22 | 143 | 223 | 607 | 142 | 74 | 226 | 289 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 89 | 6 | 4 | 475 | 12 | 328 | 1012 | 197 | 492 | 515 | 206 | 197 | 479 | 40 | 40 | 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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