Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NW swell with 73 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what we've got for the Plentzia region over the next couple of weeks.
Gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for the local lineups. Plentzia is a sheltered beginner spot that rarely breaks, and the forecast just doesn't deliver any proper surf. The entire 16-day window is a write-off for any decent wave riding. We are looking at flat, small dribbles throughout.
Looking at the first week, it's all tiny, weak stuff. Swell heights barely hit 3 ft on the morning of Thursday the 30th of July, coming from the NW with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined swell energy is a paltry 91 – we're talking about a lake, not an ocean. Winds are light on Thursday morning, with a WNW breeze at 6 mph, but the swell is just too weak. The water temp is 73°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are even smaller – we're down to 2 ft to 2 ft, with the same short period NW/NW swells. Saturday morning does go glassy, which would have been lovely, but there's nothing to ride. Through to the second week, we're looking at flatness with heights dropping to 0.3 ft and 0.7 ft.
Then, on Tuesday the 11th of August, the model tries to throw a curveball. Swell jumps to 8 ft from the NW with a period of 8 seconds and the combined energy rockets to a massive 840. That's a lot of water moving, but the poor surf conditions label and the onshore/cross-onshore wind at 9-12 mph will turn Plentzia into a washing machine. At 8 ft, that's strictly expert territory at this break, and with the messy wind, it's likely more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It would be a nightmare to try and paddle out into.
So, the bottom line: don't bother waxing up for a while. A blank run like this is normal for such a sheltered spot. Forecasts can change, but right now, you are better off finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 82 | 73 | 55 | 32 | 30 | 18 | 67 | 59 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 33 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 6:11PM3.63m | 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 | 11:54AM0.46m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 82 | 73 | 55 | 32 | 30 | 18 | 67 | 59 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 33 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | N 5 | W 10 | N 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | N 5 | WNW 8 | N 7 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | 2 | — | 8 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | — | NW 7 | — | — | NW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 12 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 21 | 55 | 64 | 89 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 419 | 57 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 136 | 499 | 120 | 120 | 384 | 160 | |
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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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