Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – it's a lean stretch ahead. The only spot that's even showing up on the radar is Plentzia, and even then, it's a rare break that's not exactly firing. For the first few days, it's pretty much a write-off. We're looking at tiny, weak swells and winds that are all over the place. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are a total no-go, with waves barely pushing 1ft and a combined energy of just 36 (Tuesday morning). It's just a mess of onshore and cross-shore breezes, which is a bummer.

We start to see a flicker of life on Thursday the 6th. The morning session has a 3ft NW swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is coming from the NE, which is cross-offshore. That's clean, and the combined energy jumps to 135 – that's moderate, so there's a little bit of push. It's surfable, but it's still very ordinary. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 4ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, so it's not as good.

Friday the 7th is a real tease. The morning is glassy, completely calm, with a tiny 2ft swell from the NNW. It's only 7 seconds period, so it's weak, but those rare moments of glassy conditions at a spot that rarely breaks? If you're desperate, you might get a couple of fun little ones. The water's at 74°, which is a couple of degrees warmer than usual, so it's a nice swim at least.

The next real standout, and the best on offer, looks like Tuesday the 11th. The morning session is glassy again with a 3ft NNW swell, but the period stretches to 10 seconds – that's a legitimate groundswell, giving the waves some shape. The combined energy is 184, which is solid moderate energy. The wind is off the land (E) and it's dead calm. This is as good as it gets right now, and it's a true standout for the whole forecast. The afternoon keeps it clean with a cross-offshore breeze, too. The swell is from the NNW, which is fine for Plentzia's sheltered setup.

After that, we fall back into a slump. The swell drops off, and it's more onshore winds until the 15th of August. That Saturday morning has a clean 3ft NNW swell, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it's just bumpy. The afternoon is a bit more promising with 4ft and a 6-second period, and the combined energy is 116, so it's surfable, but still ordinary.

Now, look ahead to Tuesday the 18th of August. There's a swell on the charts, but it's coming with a strong onshore wind. The morning shows a 5ft NW swell with a long 11-second period and a combined energy of 600 (that's strong), but the wind is onshore from the NW, ruining it. The afternoon is a bit better with a cross-onshore wind, but it's still not clean. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a real kick in the teeth. It's a setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if I'm honest.

It's a tough outlook. The Plentzia area is slow, and this blank run is pretty normal given how inconsistent it is. But hey, forecasts change, and a couple of those glassy mornings might just surprise you. Keep your eyes on the 11th of August.

Rusty.

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