
Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down the same forecast in feet and miles per hour for the local crew.
The start of the outlook is a slow one. From Monday the 20th of July through the rest of that week, the surf is pretty lackluster. The energy is low, with the combined swell energy barely breaking 100 (peaking at 174 on Monday afternoon). Most days are showing small, weak waves with winds that are all over the place. It's a good week to clean the boards or do something else.
The first real window of opportunity opens up on the following week. The standout day is hands down Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning session at Plentzia is firing. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the NNW with a decent 8-second period. The wind is the hero here: glassy, cross-off from the NE at just 3 mph. Combined energy is a strong 608. That's clean, lined-up surf. The afternoon keeps the energy high with 7ft sets and the same clean cross-off wind, pumping the energy up to 1043.
Thursday the 30th of July morning is also a beauty. A good 6ft groundswell from the NNW with a long 11-second period, and glassy conditions from a light NNW breeze at 3 mph. The combined energy is a robust 836. That long period will make for some proper, well-shaped waves that hold their form.
The week before, on Tuesday the 28th of July, there's a small pulse of 5ft NW swell, but it's cross-off. It's rideable, but nothing to get excited about.
Water temp is about normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit zipper won't be an issue.
Heading into the first week of August, it fades again. The wind gets messy, the swell drops, and the energy sinks back below 100. There's a small, clean window on the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August with a 3ft NW swell and a 10-second period, but it's tiny.
Bottom line: hold out for the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July and the morning of Thursday the 30th of July. That's your best chance. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 |
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91 | 100 | 163 | 184 | 153 | 163 | 124 | 75 | 35 | 60 | 41 | 32 | 37 | 21 | 18 | 61 | 36 | 25 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 9:16PM3.54m | 9:43AM3.16m | 10:03PM3.24m | 10:32AM2.97m | 10:56PM2.96m | 11:28AM2.81m | 11:58PM2.74m | 12:35PM2.72m | 1:13AM2.64m | 1:48PM2.73m | 2:26AM2.67m | 2:53PM2.84m | 3:24AM2.79m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:27AM0.51m | 3:41PM0.70m | 4:14AM0.77m | 4:34PM0.93m | 5:06AM1.01m | 5:35PM1.13m | 6:07AM1.18m | 6:45PM1.23m | 7:15AM1.26m | 7:57PM1.21m | 8:21AM1.21m | 8:59PM1.10m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | W 8 | NNW 5 |
91 | 100 | 163 | 184 | 153 | 163 | 124 | 75 | 35 | 60 | 41 | 32 | 37 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 9 | — | W 8 | NW 11 | WNW 5 |
22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 1 | 5 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 10 |
— | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | 61 | 36 | 25 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 57 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 702 | 55 | 430 | 475 | 57 | 505 | 499 | 423 |
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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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