Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
22.1°C
1.8° 

Plentzia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Plentzia surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,448 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 14th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right now, the surf around Plentzia is pretty quiet. There’s a bit of swell on the way, but honestly, the first stretch looks like a write-off for most of this week. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, around 72°F, which is nice, but the waves won’t be doing much for you just yet.

Monday morning – there are a few ankle-to-knee high waves rolling in at about 4ft from the NW, with a 12-second period. It’s clean out there with barely any wind, but the energy is weak, only 379. It’s surfable, but it’s flat-out ordinary. I wouldn’t rush out for this.

The rest of Monday through to Thursday afternoon is pretty grim. Swell drops and then rebuilds a little, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are messy. Tuesday morning sees the swell drop to 2ft, and it stays rough through Wednesday and Thursday. The wave energy is weak to moderate, anywhere from 100 to 548, but it’s not worth the paddle. You’re looking at poor surf and choppy water. Not a good look.

Friday is more of the same – small, messy, and mostly poor. There’s a slight improvement in the afternoon with a bit more period (15 seconds) and 4ft of swell, but it’s still marginal. Only a 2/10 on my scale.

But then, Saturday the 19th – that’s when it finally turns on. The morning is looking glassy with a light offshore ESE wind, and there’s a solid 7ft of NW groundswell with a 13-second period. Energy is pumping at 1599 – strong. This is the standout of the whole forecast, no question. Clean, lined up, and proper. The afternoon holds up too, with 6ft and cross-off NE winds, keeping things clean. This is the day to be out.

Sunday the 20th is still good – a bit smaller at 5ft but clean with light offshore winds in the morning. It’s a solid follow-up, good shape, good energy at 497. But the real highlight after Saturday is Monday the 21st. Another morning of glassy conditions with ESE winds, 7ft of NW swell, and a 14-second period. Energy is huge again at 1644. This is the second standout. If you miss Saturday, don’t miss Monday.

Tuesday the 22nd is still decent – 5ft, clean, glassy morning, with good energy at 642. Worth a paddle.

Then it fades again. Wednesday and Thursday are poor – small, weak, and with onshore or cross-shore winds. Not worth your time.

Friday the 25th brings another pulse – 5ft to 5ft of NW with a long 15-second period. Morning is clean, afternoon is very good. Energy is back up to 946 and then 1158. Good quality again.

After that, the weekend is average – surfable but ordinary, with clean conditions but weaker energy. Tuesday the 29th looks poor again with a fresh onshore breeze.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly rubbish. But Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st are the real gems – bigger, clean, and powerful. Get out there on those days.

Plentzia is a sheltered, beginner-friendly break, but with these bigger swells over 5ft, it might push past the comfort zone for some. Keep that in mind.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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1.2
NW
12
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11
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
1.2
WNW
9
0.6
NW
11
1.4
NW
7
1.5
NW
9
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
11
1.5
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11
1.2
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1.1
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9
1.2
NNW
15
2.5
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14
2.2
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13
1.9
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13
1.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.4
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11
0.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
376
220
138
90
211
96
183
382
380
548
487
273
208
608
2448
1599
1147
625
497
462
377
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
NE
5
SSE
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
N
10
NW
15
NW
15
WSW
15
NW
10
NNW
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5
SE
15
ENE
10
SE
10
E
15
NE
5
SSE
Wind State
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glassy
High Tide
7:22PM3.69m
7:38AM3.53m
7:56PM3.42m
8:10AM3.31m
8:31PM3.12m
8:45AM3.06m
9:10PM2.82m
9:29AM2.80m
10:04PM2.55m
10:36AM2.58m
11:38PM2.38m
12:26PM2.52m
1:30AM2.43m
Low Tide
1:07PM0.15m
1:26AM0.29m
1:43PM0.37m
2:00AM0.56m
2:20PM0.64m
2:37AM0.86m
3:02PM0.94m
3:19AM1.15m
3:55PM1.22m
4:18AM1.40m
5:14PM1.42m
5:49AM1.53m
6:56PM1.42m
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8:23
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Temp °C
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25
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Feels °C
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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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