Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NW swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 (Jul 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
Alright, I’m looking at the 16-day window for Plentzia and I’ve gotta be straight with you—this is one of those stretches where the ocean decides to take a long nap. For a spot that’s sheltered and rarely breaks, it’s not a surprise, but it still stings.
The only flicker of life comes right at the tail end of the forecast. Monday morning, July 27th, we’ve got some energy moving in. Swell is coming from the northwest at about 2ft, with a period of 9 seconds—that’s a little more guts than anything we’ve seen for weeks. The combined swell energy is 126 (moderate), and with glassy conditions and a light WNW wind, it’ll be clean. Water temperature is sitting at 74°, which is 6° warmer than normal for this time of year—very unusual, like the ocean’s having a mild fever.
But hold up—that little pulse is short-lived. By Monday afternoon the wind swings cross-onshore and the surf stays small. Tuesday the 28th sees a bump in swell height to 6ft from the NW, period still 9 seconds, and energy jumps to 465 (moderate-to-strong). But the wind is onshore and the conditions are marginal. That’s expert-only territory if it’s even ridable, and with onshore wind, it’ll be a battle.
The rest of the window is a bust. From the 13th through the 26th, you’re looking at flat to knee-high junk with poor surf across the board. There’s nothing worth paddling out for. The only days that even score a 1 out of 10 are the 13th morning—tiny 4ft NW swell but glassy—and the 27th morning as mentioned. Otherwise, it’s all zeros.
Plentzia is a beginner-friendly, sheltered beach, but right now it’s just a lake with a light breeze. If you’re desperate for a session, aim for the morning of the 27th when the stars briefly align. But honestly, I’d save the wax for another week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | N 5 | WNW 11 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNE 5 | N 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 111 | 47 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 33 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:32PM3.72m | 5:04AM3.63m | 5:24PM3.93m | 5:55AM3.72m | 6:13PM4.06m | 6:43AM3.73m | 7:00PM4.08m | 7:29AM3.67m | 7:46PM3.99m | 8:13AM3.54m | 8:31PM3.80m | 8:58AM3.36m | 9:16PM3.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09AM0.41m | 10:43PM0.15m | 11:02AM0.24m | 11:35PM-0.02m | 11:50AM0.13m | 00:24AM-0.10m | 12:37PM0.09m | 1:11AM-0.07m | 1:22PM0.13m | 1:57AM0.05m | 2:07PM0.26m | 2:42AM0.25m | 2:53PM0.46m | 3:27AM0.51m | |||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NNE 5 | W 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | NNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | N 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | N 5 |
| kJ | 111 | 47 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 19 | 7 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 5 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 12 | W 8 | N 8 | NW 9 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 6 | — | NNE 4 | — | NW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NNE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 21 | — | — | 33 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 249 | 147 | 281 | 325 | 384 | 384 | 384 | 384 | 313 | 505 | 417 | 503 | 516 | 547 | 516 | 1000 | 805 | 515 | 702 | 138 |
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