Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break this down in feet and miles per hour.
It’s a slow start. The first few days are small and weak, but there’s a build coming. The only break in the game is Plentzia, a sheltered beginner wave that rarely breaks. So when it’s on, you gotta pay attention.
Our first real chance to get wet is Thursday afternoon, August 27th. We’ve got a 3ft NW swell with an 8-second period. The wind’s blowing offshore from the east at 9 mph, making things clean. The combined swell energy is moderate at 122. Not big, but rideable.
Friday the 28th of August pushes the swell to 5ft then 7ft in the afternoon, but the wind shifts cross-onshore and the energy jumps to 836 – strong. Conditions are poor, so skip it.
Saturday the 29th of August morning is a beauty. Glassy conditions, 5ft NW swell, 9-second period, and calm wind. The combined energy sits at 336 – moderate and clean. For a break that rarely shows up, this is a solid session for beginners. No crowds likely, just you and the ocean.
Sunday the 30th of August morning is also glassy with a 5ft NW swell and combined energy of 287. Clean again.
After that, the end of August and start of September get messy with onshore winds and weaker swell. The real standout is Tuesday morning, September 8th. A 5ft NW swell, 10-second period, combined energy of 465 (moderate-strong), and glassy conditions with light air. This is the pick of the outlook – a punchy, clean wave that’s got some push.
Wednesday morning, September 9th, is another good one. 6ft NW swell, 9-second period, combined energy of 468, and glassy. Thursday morning, September 10th, rounds it out with a 6ft NW swell, offshore wind, and combined energy of 576. Clean and solid.
Water temp is about average for this time of year. So, the first week is lean, but the second week mornings, especially the 8th, 9th, and 10th of September, are the ones to chase.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 35 | 23 | 19 | 64 | 72 | 82 | 255 | 390 | 932 | 370 | 214 | 187 | 275 | 505 | 424 | 450 | 478 | 332 | 257 | 188 | 135 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 4:39PM3.42m | 4:59AM3.31m | 5:11PM3.63m | 5:30AM3.47m | 5:42PM3.77m | 6:01AM3.59m | 6:14PM3.86m | 6:32AM3.65m | 6:46PM3.86m | 7:05AM3.65m | 7:20PM3.79m | 7:39AM3.58m | 7:57PM3.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21AM0.69m | 10:47PM0.49m | 10:55AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.30m | 11:28AM0.31m | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.20m | 00:23AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.16m | 00:55AM0.10m | 1:07PM0.18m | 1:30AM0.19m | 1:44PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.36m | |||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 35 | 23 | 17 | 64 | 72 | 5 | 255 | 390 | 932 | 370 | 214 | 187 | 275 | 505 | — | 450 | 478 | 332 | 257 | 188 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 424 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 120 | 120 | 4 | 4 | 57 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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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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