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 offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 129 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 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| 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 | 8PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a quiet stretch ahead. The forecast is pretty flat for most of the period, so we’re looking at a long run of small, unexciting waves. There’s a gap of several days with no real surf to speak of right from the start, and it only picks up a little towards the very end.
The first real chance of anything rideable is around Saturday morning, July 11th, at Plentzia. Even then, it’s marginal. The swell is tiny at 1 ft from the NW, but the period is 12 seconds, so there’s a bit of groundswell energy in there. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the east, which is a positive. The combined wave energy is weak (82). It’s more of a session for a longboard or a foiler than a proper surf. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The best of a very average bunch looks like Saturday afternoon, July 11th. The swell picks up a touch to 2 ft from the NW, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind stays cross-off from the NE, keeping conditions clean. The combined energy reaches moderate levels (113), so you’ll feel a bit more push. It’s still small, but it’s the most consistent-looking window in the whole forecast. Just keep in mind, this spot rarely breaks, so don’t get your hopes too high.
After that, it’s back to tiny, poor surf with onshore winds for most of the following week. There’s a small uptick around July 21st, with a 3 ft swell from the NW, but it’s onshore and messy. The swell is over 5 ft by July 21st afternoon? No, it’s 4 ft, so still small. Not worth a special trip.
So, there you have it. A few moments of clean, small waves, but nothing to get excited about. Keep your eyes on the Saturday July 11th afternoon window if you’re desperate for a paddle.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | N 4 | N 4 | WNW 7 | NNW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 76 | 59 | 56 | 97 | 60 | 53 | 50 | 59 | 80 | 58 | 39 | 36 | 75 | 45 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on |
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 | 6:13PM4.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 7 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 52 | 76 | 59 | 56 | 97 | 60 | 53 | 27 | 54 | 80 | 58 | 39 | 26 | 75 | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | WNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 8 | — | 3 | 8 | 12 | 50 | 59 | 14 | 7 | — | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NW 13 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 7 | NW 10 | W 7 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 36 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 21 | 21 | 55 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 75 | 6 | 21 | 249 | 304 | 240 | 475 | 387 | 384 | 453 |
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