Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NW swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple weeks, starting now. Plentzia is the only break we’ve got to work with, and I’ll be honest with you, it’s a tough stretch ahead.
First up, you’ve got a real quiet start. From Wednesday the 8th of July all the way through to the morning of Saturday the 18th of July, there’s nothing worth getting wet for. That’s a solid ten days where the surf is just not happening. Tiny swell, poor conditions, and a lot of onshore wind. It’s frustrating, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
Now, onto Saturday the 18th of July, we finally see a pulse. The morning brings a glassy, clean surface with light wind, and the swell picks up to 4ft from the WNW. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s not the most powerful stuff, but combined energy of all swells directed here shows 178, which is moderate. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a genuine surprise. Plentzia is a sheltered spot, so that WNW direction is on the money for giving it something to work with. The water temperature is a very unusual 74°, which is 7° warmer than normal for the time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
By the afternoon, the swell bumps up to 7ft from the WNW, with energy jumping to 575. That’s moderate to strong. But the wind shifts cross-shore and the period stays short at 8 seconds. This is getting sizeable—over 8ft is expert territory—and with that short period and a cross-shore breeze, it’ll be lumpy and hard to manage. For a beach setup like this, it might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The morning is the clear winner here.
After that, it’s pretty grim again. Sunday the 19th to Tuesday the 21st sees solid swell, over 6ft, but it’s all onshore and choppy. Not a good look. Wednesday the 22nd has a bit of size dropping off, but the wind is cross-on or cross, and the energy is moderate. Still, nothing clean.
So, for the whole forecast window, the one standout is the morning of Saturday the 18th of July at Plentzia. It’s a rare chance for a rare-breaking spot, with clean glassy conditions and a touch of swell. Don’t sleep on it if you’re local, but be aware the afternoon gets messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 6 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 7 |
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 kJ | 16 | 52 | 76 | 59 | 56 | 97 | 88 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 80 | 42 | 39 | 70 | 22 | 40 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 4:32PM3.72m | 5:04AM3.63m | 5:24PM3.93m | 5:55AM3.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:43PM0.15m | 11:02AM0.24m | 11:35PM-0.02m | 11:50AM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 |
 | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:51 | 9:50 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 52 | 76 | 59 | 56 | 97 | 88 | 53 | 28 | 43 | 80 | 42 | 39 | 70 | 22 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 16 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 13 | 50 | 26 | 14 | 9 | 6 | — | 17 | 40 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | NW 9 | N 8 | N 11 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 26 | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | 7 | 20 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 432 | 497 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 230 | 6 | 21 | 475 | 206 | 325 | 433 | 305 |
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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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