Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for our local waters.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a write-off. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions starting right now and running through to the end of July. The waves are tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-off, and the energy is just pathetic. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so at least you won't freeze if you're just going for a paddle.

The first day that even looks mildly interesting is Monday, the 27th of July. The swell bumps up a little, but we're still only looking at surfable but very ordinary conditions. The morning actually has a bit of a cross-shore breeze, which isn't ideal. The afternoon is where it gets a *tiny* bit better. The wind turns light and cross-offshore from the NE at 6 mph, and the waves are a bit cleaner. The swell is coming from the NNW at 4ft with a 10-second period, which gives it a bit of push. The combined energy is moderate at 307. It's not going to be a classic, but it's the first real chance to get wet without it being a total mission.

Then Tuesday the 28th of July morning is probably the best of a very average bunch. We've got a clean, gentle offshore breeze from the east at 9 mph, which is a major positive. The swell is 4ft from the NW at 9 seconds, with moderate energy (237). At Plentzia, which is a sheltered spot for a WNW swell, it might just offer up a few fun little waves. It's a beginner-friendly break, but it rarely breaks, so don't expect a session for the ages.

Looking further ahead into the first week of August, the wind patterns look better. Friday the 31st of July morning is glassy, with a light NW breeze and a 3ft NW swell at 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (197) and it's surfable, but still very ordinary. Then into August, we get a few more glassy mornings, like Monday the 3rd of August and Wednesday the 5th of August, but the swell is tiny, around 2-3ft. It's clean, but you'll be fighting for any little bump.

Honestly, there's no standout session in this 16-day window. The waves are small, the energy is mostly weak to moderate, and the consistency is just not there. The best you can hope for is a glassy morning with a knee-high wave. It's a tough run for surfers, but the forecasts can always change. Keep your eyes peeled.

Rusty.

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