Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.1° C
3.3° 

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


Plentzia surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Plentzia over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean stretch. Plentzia is a sheltered, rarely-breaking spot that takes a very specific window to work, and this forecast doesn't offer much for a paddle surfer. There are long gaps with nothing to recommend, but we’ll walk through what’s there.

The main challenge is that this spot is a beginner wave that rarely breaks, and it's heavily protected from most swells. The whole 16-day window is dominated by tiny, weak swell and a lot of onshore wind. For the most part, the combined wave energy is very low – we’re looking at values like 12 up to 389, but even the higher numbers come with poor conditions and bad wind. You won’t find anything clean and rideable that's worth getting excited about.

Let’s start from the beginning. On Friday, July 10th, through the weekend, we have tiny swell – around 1 ft to 2 ft – but the winds are mostly cross-off or cross-on, and the scores are a flat zero. Not worth a paddle.

Moving into the week of July 13th to July 17th, it’s more of the same. Small waves, poor surf quality, and a lot of onshore or cross-on breeze. The combined energy stays weak, mostly under 100. On Wednesday, July 15th morning, the swell is a pathetic 0.7 ft with a 10-second period from the WNW – too small to break properly.

The next little bump comes Saturday, July 18th. Swell picks up to 4 ft in the morning and 5 ft in the afternoon from the NW, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 136 and then 205 – moderate energy for the first time. But here’s the kicker: the wind is onshore in the morning and a moderate cross-on in the afternoon, gusting to 12 mph. The report still says "poor surf conditions" and scores a zero. It’s going to be choppy and messy. For a beach setup like Plentzia, with onshore wind and a short-period swell, this honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

Sunday, July 19th, sees the biggest swell of the whole run – 5 ft in the morning from the NW with an 8-second period, and combined energy of 389. That’s moderate energy. But the wind is a solid 16 mph onshore, with rain showers. That’s blown-out and ugly. Again, not for a surfer.

After that, the swell drops back down. From July 20th to the 22nd, we see 4 ft to 4 ft swell, but the wind is still onshore or cross, and the conditions remain poor. The one standout in this whole bleak picture is Wednesday, July 22nd. Wednesday morning, the wind goes glassy – dead calm, 0 mph – and the swell is 3 ft from the NW with an 8-second period. The combined energy is a weak 97, but the glassy conditions mean it will be clean. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" and gives it a score of 1. That’s the best we get. If you’re a beginner and you want a tiny, clean wave, that Wednesday morning glass-off is your only shot.

Thursday, July 23rd, and Friday, July 24th, offer more tiny, clean waves (2 ft to 3 ft) with light offshore or cross-off winds. Again, the wave energy is low (82-111), but the conditions are clean. It’s still very ordinary, small surf. Saturday, July 25th morning closes out the window with 2 ft from the NW, an 11-second period, but onshore wind – it’s a no-go.

So, to sum it up: Plentzia is a rarely-breaking spot, and this forecast shows why. There are no real standouts. The only time the stars align even a little is on Wednesday, July 22nd morning, with glassy conditions and a small, clean wave. For a beginner, that might be worth a look. Otherwise, it’s a long, blank run of poor surf. That’s just normal for a sheltered spot like this – you have to wait for the right combo, and this window ain’t it.

Stay patient, boys. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thu
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.5
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9
0.5
NW
9
1.1
WNW
5
0.9
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6
0.8
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6
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0.4
NNW
5
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0.4
NNW
5
0.2
WNW
10
1
NW
5
0.9
NW
6
0.6
NW
5
0.8
NW
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
56
54
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50
59
80
42
39
59
59
47
16
9
12
7
10
41
52
23
43
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
NE
5
WSW
10
E
15
NE
15
ESE
5
NW
15
WNW
25
W
5
NW
15
NNW
10
W
5
NE
10
NNE
10
W
10
WNW
15
NW
10
W
10
WNW
20
NW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-off
glassy
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on
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High Tide
00:42AM3.06m
1:23PM3.06m
1:58AM3.13m
2:33PM3.24m
3:07AM3.29m
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
Low Tide
7:01AM0.83m
7:35PM0.83m
8:09AM0.74m
8:44PM0.63m
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
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Temp °C
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28
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Feels °C
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28
25
22
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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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