Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Jul 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let me break down what’s happening here at Plentzia over the next couple weeks.
Truth is, there’s not a whole lot to get hype about. It’s mostly flat and uninspiring, with only the faintest glimpses of surfable waves. The water is way warmer than usual for this time of year — about 74° Fahrenheit, which feels like a good 7° warmer than normal, so that’s a bit of a treat at least.
There’s a long stretch of nothing really rideable right off the bat. The first time it might get borderline interesting is the morning of Saturday, July 11th. We’re looking at a tiny 1ft swell from the northwest with a long 12-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the east keeping things clean. The energy is real weak though (96), so don’t expect much more than the occasional slow, long-period wave.
The next little blip worth mentioning is the morning of Sunday, July 19th. Swell picks up to about 4ft from the northwest, with a 9-second period and moderate energy at 226. Winds are light cross-onshore from the north-northwest, so it’s not glassy but it’s not total crap either. Still, the conditions are described as just poor, so temper those expectations.
Then Monday morning, July 20th, brings a 4ft northwesterly swell with a light cross-offshore breeze from the east, which should clean it up a little. The energy is moderate at 160 — again, not a standout, but maybe the best of a weak bunch.
Bottom line: Plentzia is a sheltered, rarely-breaking beginner spot, and this window is a pretty good example of why that’s the case. If you’re just looking to float in warm water, go for it. For actual waves? Might be best to wait for the next forecast update.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 6 |
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 kJ | 50 | 35 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 52 | 45 | 70 | 55 | 65 | 70 | 64 | 50 | 75 | 79 | 74 | 65 | 138 | 60 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:37PM3.23m | 10:09AM2.99m | 10:28PM3.14m | 11:05AM2.95m | 11:30PM3.07m | 12:12PM2.96m | 00:42AM3.06m | 1:23PM3.06m | 1:58AM3.13m | 2:33PM3.24m | 3:07AM3.29m | 3:35PM3.47m | 4:09AM3.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM0.81m | 3:57AM0.73m | 4:12PM0.89m | 4:50AM0.80m | 5:13PM0.95m | 5:52AM0.85m | 6:22PM0.94m | 7:01AM0.83m | 7:35PM0.83m | 8:09AM0.74m | 8:44PM0.63m | 9:12AM0.59m | 9:46PM0.38m | 10:09AM0.41m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 |
 | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | 9:51 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 50 | 35 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 52 | 45 | 70 | 55 | 65 | 70 | 64 | 46 | 75 | 79 | 74 | 65 | 49 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 16 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 50 | 26 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | W 8 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NNE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 4 | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 14 | — | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 16 | 138 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 123 | 64 | 765 | 64 | 435 | 350 | 6 | 82 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 499 | 47 | 0 |
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