Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NW swell with 867 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with NW 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 (Aug 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Sep 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the first few days are a write-off. The swell is there but the wind is just wrecking it, so we’re waiting until Monday morning the 31st of August for anything worth paddling out for.
Our only real option on the board is Plentzia. It’s a sheltered little spot, but it’s a rare breaker, so when it’s on, you gotta be on it. The water is sitting at 74°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat, feels like a bath.
Monday the 31st of August is your first real chance. The morning is looking magic. We’ve got a clean 5ft of NW swell rolling in with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is dead calm – glassy as a mirror. The combined energy is pumping at 423, which is a solid moderate pulse. It’s a 5ft wave, so it’s a bit much for absolute beginners, but for the rest of us, that’s a fun, clean session. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so get it early.
Friday the 4th of September is the one to circle on the calendar. First light is looking solid. The swell is 4ft from the NW, but check this out – the period jumps to 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is 566, a marked step up in power. The wind is glassy, and the waves will have that long, clean line. It’s a bit of a long-period swell, so at a beach break it might stand up a bit straight, but for a point or reef, this is pure gold. The afternoon gets a little bumpy, but that morning is the standout.
Saturday the 5th of September morning is also a cracker. We’ve got 5ft of NW swell at 11 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze from the east at 9 mph. The energy is 515, and it’s clean. That’s a proper, fun-size wave with some shape.
After that, the energy drops. There’s a glimmer on Sunday the 13th of September with a glassy morning and 4ft of NW swell, period at 11 seconds and a combined energy of 626, which is the highest in the whole run. It’s a promising look, but it’s a long way out, so don’t book the time off just yet.
The rest of the time is either flat, choppy, or blown out. It’s a waiting game, but when it’s on, it’s on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 307 | 323 | 365 | 281 | 227 | 423 | 520 | 425 | 251 | 246 | 176 | 82 | 53 | 31 | 25 | 99 | 100 | 469 | 700 | 563 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:14PM3.86m | 6:32AM3.65m | 6:46PM3.86m | 7:05AM3.65m | 7:20PM3.79m | 7:39AM3.58m | 7:57PM3.63m | 8:18AM3.45m | 8:39PM3.41m | 9:03AM3.25m | 9:31PM3.13m | 10:00AM3.04m | 10:42PM2.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:23AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.16m | 00:55AM0.10m | 1:07PM0.18m | 1:30AM0.19m | 1:44PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.36m | 2:25PM0.46m | 2:50AM0.59m | 3:15PM0.68m | 3:43AM0.86m | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:54AM1.09m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 307 | 323 | 365 | 281 | 227 | 423 | 520 | 425 | 251 | 246 | 176 | 82 | 53 | 31 | 19 | 99 | 100 | 469 | 700 | 563 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NW 10 | — | NW 18 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 25 | — | 12 | 97 | 80 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 3 | — | NW 18 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 12 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 4 | 20 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 89 | 64 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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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).
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