Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with 548 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, with a lot of flat spells and some moments that could be all-time if the stars line up. We’ve got a long gap of nothing worth chasing, then a few windows of opportunity, especially one standout session that’s got my heart racing.
We start off with a pretty grim run. From Wednesday the 26th right through to Friday the 28th, it’s mostly poor surf with tiny, weak swell. The water is unusually warm right now, sitting at 75°F, which is a good 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a real treat for the skin, but the waves are just not cooperating.
Saturday the 29th morning shows a little flicker of life. The swell is 4ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is dead calm—glassy as a mirror. The combined energy is moderate (237). It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. Nothing to get too excited about, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s the best we’ve seen.
Now, here’s the one that’s got my attention. Sunday the 30th of August, early morning at Plentzia. The swell is 5ft from the NW, with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is absolutely zero – glassy, calm conditions. The combined energy is strong (548). This is the standout of the whole forecast. The water is still that warm, clean, and the waves will have some real push. At 5ft, it’s a solid size for most surfers, but it’s getting up there, so beginners might feel a bit of a push. The wind will be perfect, making for some clean, peeling lines. This is the one to clear your calendar for.
The rest of Sunday afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore breeze and the swell drops a little. Monday the 31st of August has some decent waves in the morning (5ft, NW, 9 seconds) and glassy conditions again, but the energy is lower (351) and the quality is just "ordinary." It’s still a fun session, but not the magic of Sunday morning.
After that, we hit another long, dry spell. The whole first week of September is mostly poor, with small, weak, or messy surf. There’s a tiny window on Wednesday the 9th of September morning, with 4ft NW swell and a clean, cross-offshore wind, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the energy is weak (111). It’s just not worth the drive.
The last week of the forecast is a dead loss. The swell drops to nothing, and the wind is either onshore or too strong. Honestly, it’s a session for the beach walk, not the wax.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 19 | 16 | 98 | 43 | 142 | 173 | 298 | 237 | 160 | 201 | 548 | 433 | 320 | 351 | 391 | 314 | 257 | 235 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:39PM3.42m | 4:59AM3.31m | 5:11PM3.63m | 5:30AM3.47m | 5:42PM3.77m | 6:01AM3.59m | 6:14PM3.86m | 6:32AM3.65m | 6:46PM3.86m | 7:05AM3.65m | 7:20PM3.79m | 7:39AM3.58m | 7:57PM3.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:47PM0.49m | 10:55AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.30m | 11:28AM0.31m | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.20m | 00:23AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.16m | 00:55AM0.10m | 1:07PM0.18m | 1:30AM0.19m | 1:44PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.36m | |||||||
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
23 | 19 | 8 | 98 | 43 | 142 | 173 | 298 | 237 | 160 | 201 | 548 | 433 | 320 | 351 | 391 | 314 | 257 | 235 | 168 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 8 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 1 | 16 | — | 5 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | SSW 3 | — | ENE 2 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — |
4 | 3 | — | 1 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 124 | 55 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 15 |
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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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