Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
24.1°C
2.7° 

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


Plentzia surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,647 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a pretty quiet stretch ahead for the most part. The water is sitting at 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing your toes off while you’re waiting for something to ride.

The first few days are a real struggle. Sunday the 23rd through Wednesday the 27th are all poor surf, with tiny little waves and messy wind. The combined energy is really weak, barely registering (56 on Sunday morning, dropping to single digits by Monday). It’s a blank run, and Plentzia rarely breaks as it is, so you’re not missing much.

Things start to look a bit more interesting on Thursday the 27th morning. We get a bump in swell height to 5 ft from the WNW, with a moderate cross-shore wind and moderate energy (254). Still, the surf is poor, so it’s not a day to get excited about.

Friday the 28th morning is where things get serious – a solid 10 ft swell from the NW, with a long period of 12 seconds. The energy is huge (2647). That’s a big, powerful groundswell and it’s going to be a handful. The wind is cross from the SSW, but this is expert territory only. The break is sheltered and rarely breaks, so it’ll be a peaky, heavy day for the few who paddle out.

Now, the standout window. Saturday the 29th morning is the best of the whole forecast. We’ve got a 6 ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm from the WNW. The energy is strong (627). The waves will be clean, smooth, and well-shaped for a point break. This is a rare, high-quality option for Plentzia. Get on it early.

Sunday the 30th morning is still decent with 5 ft from the NW and glassy ENE wind, but the energy drops to 365. The surf is ordinary but surfable – not a standout, just a good backup.

Monday the 31st morning has 3 ft NW swell with a clean offshore E wind at 9 mph. The energy is low (145) but conditions are clean. Ordinary but rideable.

The first week of September is mostly flat and poor again. Energy stays low, wave heights drop below 3 ft, and the wind is often cross or onshore. There’s a brief flicker on Saturday the 5th morning with 4 ft from the NW and a clean offshore E wind (energy 255), but it’s only ordinary.

The final days – Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th – see a big swell return. Sunday afternoon has 7 ft from the NW at 12 seconds (energy 1124), but the wind is onshore and strong. Monday morning has 7 ft NW with 12-second period and a cross-onshore wind (energy 1563). The wind is messy and the surf is poor to marginal. Not worth chasing.

So, bottom line: the best surf is Saturday the 29th morning with glassy conditions and a solid 6 ft NW swell. That’s the one to circle. The rest is a mix of tiny, messy, or expert-only days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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254
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330
2647
1893
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627
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597
Wind (km/h)
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20
NNE
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10
SSW
20
NW
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SSE
10
WSW
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High Tide
2:31PM2.72m
3:07AM2.69m
3:25PM2.94m
3:51AM2.90m
4:05PM3.19m
4:27AM3.12m
4:39PM3.42m
4:59AM3.31m
5:11PM3.63m
5:30AM3.47m
5:42PM3.77m
6:01AM3.59m
6:14PM3.86m
Low Tide
8:41PM1.20m
8:59AM1.17m
9:32PM0.97m
9:44AM0.93m
10:12PM0.73m
10:21AM0.69m
10:47PM0.49m
10:55AM0.48m
11:20PM0.30m
11:28AM0.31m
11:51PM0.16m
12:00PM0.20m
00:23AM0.09m
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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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