
Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the surf over the next 16 days is looking pretty grim. There are some small windows where it gets interesting, but for the most part, this is a waiting game. We're looking at a big stretch of nothing from Friday the 4th all the way through to late in the first week before anything even gets close to worthwhile. Honestly, for a spot like Plentzia that rarely breaks, this kind of blank run is more normal than not. Forecasts can change though, and there are a couple of glimmers out there.
The first real chance we get is on Saturday the 5th. The morning is just ordinary – surfable but nothing to write home about with 3ft of west-northwest swell at 11 seconds. The energy is building though, sitting at moderate (304). The standout is Saturday afternoon. The swell pushes up to 5ft from the northwest at 13 seconds, and the energy jumps right up (769). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it should be clean. This is the best call of the first week. Plentzia is a sheltered, beginner-friendly wave, so this size is perfect for getting out there. Water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 72°, which is a nice little bonus for this time of year.
After that Saturday blip, we drop back into the doldrums. Sunday the 6th has some size but the wind is straight onshore, and it just gets messy. From Monday the 7th through to Tuesday the 12th, it's a real desert – tiny swell, onshore or cross-onshore breezes, and just overall poor quality. It's not worth paddling out for anything under 3ft and it's mostly smaller. A surfer's patience is truly tested this week.
The second week offers a glimmer. On Sunday the 13th, the swell bumps back up to 5ft from the northwest at a nice 12 seconds, and it's clean with a cross-offshore breeze. It's a step up, but the quality is still considered marginal due to tides. A bit more promise shows up on the morning of Tuesday the 16th. We see 5ft of northwest swell at 10 seconds, with light southeast winds and a clean, workable surface. That’s the biggest, cleanest swell we get all period. It’s not huge, but it’s the most size we’ll see with decent conditions. There's even a glassy window on the morning of Thursday the 17th, though the swell is back down to 3ft.
Bottom line: this is a famine, not a feast. If you're desperate, the Saturday afternoon session is your best bet. For the week after, keep an eye on Tuesday the 16th morning – it could be more promising, but long-range calls are always less certain. Just remember, when the swell is this small and the period is short, it's going to be fat and slow out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 57 | 88 | 224 | 769 | 864 | 551 | 332 | 163 | 109 | 180 | 223 | 143 | 151 | 159 | 243 | 462 | 467 | 334 | 258 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:00AM3.04m | 10:42PM2.87m | 11:22AM2.88m | 00:21AM2.76m | 1:02PM2.92m | 1:56AM2.87m | 2:24PM3.17m | 3:06AM3.13m | 3:25PM3.49m | 3:58AM3.40m | 4:14PM3.78m | 4:42AM3.62m | 4:57PM3.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:54AM1.09m | 5:46PM1.05m | 6:27AM1.17m | 7:23PM0.96m | 7:54AM1.02m | 8:40PM0.70m | 9:00AM0.74m | 9:37PM0.39m | 9:51AM0.44m | 10:23PM0.13m | 10:35AM0.20m | 11:04PM-0.05m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
46 | 57 | 88 | 224 | 769 | 864 | 551 | 332 | 163 | 83 | 95 | 223 | 143 | 151 | 159 | 145 | 462 | 467 | 334 | 258 | 139 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | NNW 14 | — | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | W 18 | NW 15 | NW 13 | — | — | — | NW 14 | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | 80 | — | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 109 | 180 | — | — | — | 7 | 243 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 9 | 17 | — | — | 14 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 40 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 6 |
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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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