Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 (Aug 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. 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+) | 8PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for this stretch.
Honestly, the next two weeks are looking pretty flat and quiet for the most part. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing really happening. From now right through to the 19th of August, it’s a whole lot of small, weak, and poor surf. The swell is tiny, the periods are short, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. You’re looking at a lot of days where you’d be better off finding something else to do. The water temp is sitting at 75°F which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so if you’re just having a swim, it’s lovely, but for surfing, it’s a blank run.
The one window that might get a little interesting is around the 20th of August. Plentzia is a sheltered spot, so it doesn’t often grab much, but we’ve got a pulse of NW swell pushing through. The morning of the 20th is the standout. The swell is coming from the NNW at 6ft with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (412). That’s not huge, but it’s the most energy we’ve seen all forecast. The wind is cross-offshore from the ENE, which will keep the surface clean. This is a break that rarely breaks, so the fact that it’s showing any life is notable. The crowds are sometimes an issue there, so expect a few others with the same idea.
The afternoon of the 19th also sees a bump from the NNW at 6ft, but the period is a touch longer at 9 seconds, and the energy is strong (439). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s rideable, but the morning of the 20th has the better window for a cleaner surf.
If you’re a beginner, watch out for the 6ft swell on the 19th and 20th – it’s getting a bit punchy for the less experienced. For the experts, that’s just about right, but it’s not a world-class day.
After that, the 21st of August has a morning with offshore wind from the east at 12 mph, but the swell is tiny at 2ft and short period, so it’s just a clean, small wave for a longboard or a fun shape.
Everything else is a write-off. The wind is onshore, the swell is small, and the energy is weak. It’s a tough forecast for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNE 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
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 kJ | 13 | 4 | 33 | 84 | 98 | 71 | 65 | 67 | 65 | 59 | 57 | 58 | 32 | 29 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 58 | 64 | 56 | 71 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:04PM2.95m | 1:51AM2.95m | 2:25PM3.15m | 3:07AM3.15m | 3:31PM3.44m | 4:06AM3.39m | 4:26PM3.74m | 4:57AM3.60m | 5:14PM3.99m | 5:42AM3.74m | 5:58PM4.12m | 6:23AM3.80m | 6:39PM4.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:22PM0.93m | 7:57AM0.94m | 8:40PM0.71m | 9:06AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.42m | 10:02AM0.46m | 10:36PM0.15m | 10:51AM0.22m | 11:23PM-0.05m | 11:36AM0.06m | 00:07AM-0.15m | 12:17PM-0.01m | 00:47AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNE 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 13 | 4 | 10 | 84 | 98 | 71 | 65 | 67 | 65 | 59 | 57 | 58 | 32 | 29 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 58 | 64 | 56 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | W 9 | NW 11 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | W 7 | — | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 12 | NW 7 | NW 12 | NW 12 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 9 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 21 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | N 13 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | N 13 | W 10 | — | W 12 | NW 9 | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 5 | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | N 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 523 | 240 | 4 | 29 | 384 | 29 | 4 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 89 | 75 | 75 | 89 | 6 | 29 | 249 | 6 |
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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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