Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty.

First up, let's talk about the big picture. We've got a pretty grim stretch ahead for the most part. The first week or so is looking like a write-off, with barely a ripple. The only real glimpse of hope, and I mean the only one, lands on Tuesday the 11th of August. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Let’s break it down.

Honestly, looking at the next few days, it’s a tough slog. From Tuesday the 28th of July right through to the end of the first week of August, it's mostly flat. We’re getting scraps of swell, but the energy is pathetic. The combined wave energy is barely getting into triple digits, if at all. For example, on Thursday the 6th of August morning, we see a small bump of 5ft from the NNW, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds, and the energy is only 162 (moderate). It’s surfable, but ordinary. That same pattern holds for the following days – tiny waves, onshore or cross-onshore winds, and poor conditions. The water is sitting at a balmy 74°F at Plentzia, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, about 4°F above average, so at least it’s comfortable to sit out there waiting for nothing.

Then we hit the second week. The standouts are few and far between. On Sunday the 9th of August, we see a long-period swell creeping in – 13 seconds from the NW – but it’s blown out by moderate onshore winds and the swell height is only 2ft. The energy jumps to 154 (moderate), but the wind is just ruining it. Monday the 10th of August is similar, with a bit more size (5ft) but the same cross-onshore mess.

But hold on. Tuesday the 11th of August. That’s the day. The morning shows a solid 8ft swell from the NW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1945 (strong). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s not a total mess. Then the afternoon session is where it’s at. The swell jumps to 10ft from the NW, period stretches to 11 seconds, and the energy hits 1987 (very strong). The wind is from the NE at 9 mph, giving us a clean, cross-offshore flow. This is the only true standout in the entire 16-day window. The water is still warm, and the conditions are set to be clean. That 10ft is solid, expert-level stuff. Beginners should stay well clear. Because it’s a long-period groundswell, Plentzia, being a sheltered spot, might handle it okay, but it’s a point break setup, so it should be holding shape. Be aware that crowds are possible as this is the only real day on offer.

Wednesday the 12th of August is a drop-off, with the swell fading to 5ft and the energy dropping to 343 (moderate). The wind is light offshore in the morning, so it’ll be clean but much smaller.

So, to sum it up: the next week and a half is a drought. Don’t bother. The only window is the afternoon of Tuesday the 11th of August. That’s your one shot. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but right now, that’s the one.

Rusty.

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