Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for our local stretch.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. The water is sitting at a very warm 74°, which is a whopping 6° above normal for this time of year, so it’s more like a bath than the Atlantic we know. But the waves? They’re just not cooperating.

The first chance to even think about getting wet doesn’t show up until Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. Even then, it’s slim pickings. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the North, but with a short period of 7 seconds, it’s not going to have much push. The energy is weak (138), and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE, which will keep it clean. You’ll find a wave at Plentzia, but don’t expect much. It’s a beginner spot that rarely breaks, so this is a low-percentage gamble.

The real news, and the only thing that gets my heart rate up, is the end of the month. We’re looking at a solid pulse of swell hitting around Wednesday the 29th of July, and it’s a long way off so keep that in mind. The wind is gonna be a problem, though. Strong onshore winds from the WNW at 19 mph are going to make a mess of it, even though the swell is a decent 6ft from the NW with a long 12-second period. The energy is strong (928), but it’s going to be blown out. Bigger, stronger, but not clean.

Thursday the 30th of July is the one to circle. The swell jumps to 8ft from the NW, with a period of 12 seconds, packing very strong energy (1919). That’s expert territory only. The wind swings around to a light cross-onshore from the NNW, which is a major improvement. This is a true groundswell, and with that long period, it’s going to be more suited to a point or reef, but at a beach break it can be a bit straight and closey. Still, if you’re good enough, this is the best chance for a proper wave in the whole outlook. The crowds at Plentzia can be a problem sometimes, so get there early.

After that, Friday the 31st of July and into the first of August, the swell backs off a bit and the onshore winds return, so the window is tight.

The long and short of it: the next week is a write-off. The only real standout is that Thursday the 30th of July for the experienced crew, but it’s over two weeks away and the forecast could change. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Read more