Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with 551 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with NNW 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 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you how it’s looking for Plentzia. Truth be told, the next couple of weeks are mostly a quiet, frustrating stretch. We’ve got a long gap right at the start—nothing really rideable from Wednesday the 22nd of July all the way through the weekend and into the following Monday morning. It’s not until Monday the 27th of July that we finally see something worth paddling out for.
The only real standout comes Monday the 27th of July and into Tuesday morning. Monday morning we’ve got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds, giving it some nice push. The combined swell energy is moderate (522), and the wind goes glassy—dead calm. That’s a big deal. The water temps are running much warmer than normal for this time of year, 75°, so you can ditch the spring suit if you want. Monday afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze from the NE, holding the swell around 5ft. Tuesday morning the 28th of July is still worth a look: 4ft from the NW, 10-second period, with an offshore breeze from the east and clean conditions. Crowds are possible at Plentzia, so expect company if you time it right.
After that, things drop right back down. The rest of the week and into August is mostly tiny, weak, and onshore—not much to get excited about. A few mornings like Sunday the 2nd of August offer glassy 3ft waves, but it’s small and inconsistent. You might squeeze out a few waist-high rides if you’re keen, but it’s nothing to write home about.
Bottom line: your best bet is the Monday/Tuesday window (27th–28th July) when the wind and swell finally line up. The rest of the forecast is a waiting game.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
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 kJ | 43 | 69 | 54 | 45 | 44 | 33 | 46 | 164 | 257 | 525 | 314 | 132 | 233 | 200 | 522 | 452 | 334 | 264 | 235 | 203 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross | on |
High Tide | 11:58PM2.74m | 12:35PM2.72m | 1:13AM2.64m | 1:48PM2.73m | 2:26AM2.67m | 2:53PM2.84m | 3:24AM2.79m | 3:44PM3.00m | 4:10AM2.94m | 4:26PM3.18m | 4:49AM3.10m | 5:03PM3.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:35PM1.13m | 6:07AM1.18m | 6:45PM1.23m | 7:15AM1.26m | 7:57PM1.21m | 8:21AM1.21m | 8:59PM1.10m | 9:17AM1.09m | 9:50PM0.93m | 10:03AM0.92m | 10:32PM0.75m | 10:43AM0.74m | 11:11PM0.58m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 12 | — | — | N 7 | NW 13 | NW 7 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 69 | 54 | 45 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 120 | 6 | 200 | 522 | 452 | 334 | 264 | 235 | 203 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | W 3 |
| kJ | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 164 | 257 | 525 | 314 | 132 | 233 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 89 | 6 | 4 | 88 | 55 | 75 | 1095 | 47 | 430 | 516 | 40 | 40 | 646 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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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