Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.4° C
2.1° 

Plentzia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Plentzia surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 11th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 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 menu for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – it's a lean stretch ahead. The only spot that's even showing up on the radar is Plentzia, and even then, it's a rare break that's not exactly firing. For the first few days, it's pretty much a write-off. We're looking at tiny, weak swells and winds that are all over the place. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are a total no-go, with waves barely pushing 1ft and a combined energy of just 36 (Tuesday morning). It's just a mess of onshore and cross-shore breezes, which is a bummer.

We start to see a flicker of life on Thursday the 6th. The morning session has a 3ft NW swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is coming from the NE, which is cross-offshore. That's clean, and the combined energy jumps to 135 – that's moderate, so there's a little bit of push. It's surfable, but it's still very ordinary. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 4ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, so it's not as good.

Friday the 7th is a real tease. The morning is glassy, completely calm, with a tiny 2ft swell from the NNW. It's only 7 seconds period, so it's weak, but those rare moments of glassy conditions at a spot that rarely breaks? If you're desperate, you might get a couple of fun little ones. The water's at 74°, which is a couple of degrees warmer than usual, so it's a nice swim at least.

The next real standout, and the best on offer, looks like Tuesday the 11th. The morning session is glassy again with a 3ft NNW swell, but the period stretches to 10 seconds – that's a legitimate groundswell, giving the waves some shape. The combined energy is 184, which is solid moderate energy. The wind is off the land (E) and it's dead calm. This is as good as it gets right now, and it's a true standout for the whole forecast. The afternoon keeps it clean with a cross-offshore breeze, too. The swell is from the NNW, which is fine for Plentzia's sheltered setup.

After that, we fall back into a slump. The swell drops off, and it's more onshore winds until the 15th of August. That Saturday morning has a clean 3ft NNW swell, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it's just bumpy. The afternoon is a bit more promising with 4ft and a 6-second period, and the combined energy is 116, so it's surfable, but still ordinary.

Now, look ahead to Tuesday the 18th of August. There's a swell on the charts, but it's coming with a strong onshore wind. The morning shows a 5ft NW swell with a long 11-second period and a combined energy of 600 (that's strong), but the wind is onshore from the NW, ruining it. The afternoon is a bit better with a cross-onshore wind, but it's still not clean. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a real kick in the teeth. It's a setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if I'm honest.

It's a tough outlook. The Plentzia area is slow, and this blank run is pretty normal given how inconsistent it is. But hey, forecasts change, and a couple of those glassy mornings might just surprise you. Keep your eyes on the 11th of August.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
5
0.8
NW
9
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NW
8
1.1
NW
9
0.9
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
7
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NNW
6
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6
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NNE
6
0.5
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0.4
NNW
12
0.7
NW
10
0.8
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10
0.7
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
27
29
43
14
114
135
170
91
43
37
36
24
14
53
106
115
84
65
180
98
Wind (km/h)
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NW
10
N
5
W
10
WNW
10
N
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
NNE
0
NNW
10
NE
5
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5
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10
NNE
10
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15
WNW
20
NW
15
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15
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NNW
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SW
Wind State
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High Tide
8:47AM3.27m
9:04PM3.38m
9:31AM3.15m
9:54PM3.19m
10:26AM3.02m
10:57PM3.00m
11:37AM2.92m
00:21AM2.90m
1:04PM2.95m
1:51AM2.95m
2:25PM3.15m
3:07AM3.15m
3:31PM3.44m
4:06AM3.39m
Low Tide
2:50PM0.60m
3:19AM0.61m
3:38PM0.75m
4:10AM0.79m
4:38PM0.91m
5:16AM0.96m
5:55PM1.00m
6:36AM1.03m
7:22PM0.93m
7:57AM0.94m
8:40PM0.71m
9:06AM0.72m
9:43PM0.42m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Plentzia Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Plentzia may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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