Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, WNW swell with 128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our little corner of the coast. To be honest with you, it’s a pretty bleak run we’re looking at. The forecast is showing a whole lot of nothing for days on end. We’re staring down a massive gap with no real surf to speak of, so don’t be in a rush to get the wetsuit on.
There’s a long, quiet stretch ahead. From now, all the way through to the morning of Sunday the 27th of July, it’s a write-off. We’re talking tiny, weak, or just plain messy conditions that aren’t worth paddling out for.
The only glimmer of hope, and I mean a glimmer, shows up on Monday the 27th of July. We’ve got a bit of life in the water finally. The morning is looking at a clean 3 foot swell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds. The wind will be a light cross-offshore from the NE, which should keep things tidy. The combined energy is sitting at 128 (moderate), so it’s not just mush. It’s still nothing to write home about, but it’s the best we’ve got. The afternoon picks up a touch, with 4 foot from the NW, period still at 9 seconds, and a clean cross-off wind. The energy bumps up to 221 (moderate). For Plentzia, this is the standout window, but temper your expectations – it’s just surfable. It’s a sheltered spot that rarely breaks, so for it to even be on the cards is something.
For the rest of the month, forget about it. Keep an eye on the charts, because things can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 35°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NNE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 39 | 111 | 88 | 51 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 47 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | on | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:35PM3.47m | 4:09AM3.47m | 4:32PM3.72m | 5:04AM3.63m | 5:24PM3.93m | 5:55AM3.72m | 6:13PM4.06m | 6:43AM3.73m | 7:00PM4.08m | 7:29AM3.67m | 7:46PM3.99m | 8:13AM3.54m | 8:31PM3.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:12AM0.59m | 9:46PM0.38m | 10:09AM0.41m | 10:43PM0.15m | 11:02AM0.24m | 11:35PM-0.02m | 11:50AM0.13m | 00:24AM-0.10m | 12:37PM0.09m | 1:11AM-0.07m | 1:22PM0.13m | 1:57AM0.05m | 2:07PM0.26m | 2:42AM0.25m | |||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 35 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 32 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 11 | NW 4 | W 10 | NNW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 4 | WNW 8 | N 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 42 | 39 | 26 | 88 | 51 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 32 | 47 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | — | 13 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 4 | NW 12 | W 8 | W 7 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | WNW 6 | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 111 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 64 | 68 | 0 | 21 | 138 | 325 | 325 | 252 | 384 | 384 | 350 | 347 | 516 | 462 | 515 | 736 | 480 | 516 | 702 | 216 |
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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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