Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, with a lot of flat spells and some moments that could be all-time if the stars line up. We’ve got a long gap of nothing worth chasing, then a few windows of opportunity, especially one standout session that’s got my heart racing.

We start off with a pretty grim run. From Wednesday the 26th right through to Friday the 28th, it’s mostly poor surf with tiny, weak swell. The water is unusually warm right now, sitting at 75°F, which is a good 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a real treat for the skin, but the waves are just not cooperating.

Saturday the 29th morning shows a little flicker of life. The swell is 4ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is dead calm—glassy as a mirror. The combined energy is moderate (237). It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. Nothing to get too excited about, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s the best we’ve seen.

Now, here’s the one that’s got my attention. Sunday the 30th of August, early morning at Plentzia. The swell is 5ft from the NW, with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is absolutely zero – glassy, calm conditions. The combined energy is strong (548). This is the standout of the whole forecast. The water is still that warm, clean, and the waves will have some real push. At 5ft, it’s a solid size for most surfers, but it’s getting up there, so beginners might feel a bit of a push. The wind will be perfect, making for some clean, peeling lines. This is the one to clear your calendar for.

The rest of Sunday afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore breeze and the swell drops a little. Monday the 31st of August has some decent waves in the morning (5ft, NW, 9 seconds) and glassy conditions again, but the energy is lower (351) and the quality is just "ordinary." It’s still a fun session, but not the magic of Sunday morning.

After that, we hit another long, dry spell. The whole first week of September is mostly poor, with small, weak, or messy surf. There’s a tiny window on Wednesday the 9th of September morning, with 4ft NW swell and a clean, cross-offshore wind, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the energy is weak (111). It’s just not worth the drive.

The last week of the forecast is a dead loss. The swell drops to nothing, and the wind is either onshore or too strong. Honestly, it’s a session for the beach walk, not the wax.

Rusty out.

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