Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Plentzia over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest – it’s not looking like a classic run. There’s a long stretch of small, weak surf and messy wind.

Right off the bat, there’s a big gap. From Sunday, August 9th, right through to Friday, August 21st, we’re looking at nearly two weeks of very little to get excited about. The water temp is 75°F, which is about 4°F warmer than usual – that’s notably warm for this time of year, so the water will feel good even if the waves don’t.

From the 9th through the 21st, almost every session is marked as “poor surf conditions.” Swell heights barely hit 3ft, periods are mostly under 10 seconds, and the wind is often cross, cross-on, or onshore. The combined energy is weak, with values mostly between 35 and 91 (weak energy).

The one potential standout window shows up around Saturday, August 22nd. Saturday morning sees a 2ft NW swell, period of 11 seconds, with glassy conditions and an ENE wind of only 3 mph. The combined energy hits 136 (moderate). The water is still warm and the wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean. But the swell is small, and Plentzia is a sheltered spot that rarely breaks anyway – so this is for the keen, patient surfer.

Saturday afternoon, the 22nd, holds up with a 3ft NW swell, 10-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 9 mph. Combined energy is 141 (moderate). It’s ordinary, but it’s the best of a very quiet stretch.

Then Monday morning, August 24th, sees the biggest swell of the outlook: 3ft from the NW, period 8 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the ESE at 3 mph. The combined energy jumps to 225 (moderate). The offshore wind is a major positive – it’ll clean things right up. But the swell is still small, and it’s a beachy setup, so don’t expect barrels.

The big picture: This is a blank run. Plentzia is a spot that rarely breaks, so a long stretch of flat or poor conditions is pretty normal here. If you’re desperate, the 22nd and 24th of August are your best bets – early mornings with glass or offshore wind, and a bit more energy in the water. But honestly, it’s more of a paddle than a surf.

Rusty.

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