Surf Forecasts:
Plovan surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 816 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plovan this week:
The surf forecast for Plovan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plovan in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plovan over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 9 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 34 | 27 | 54 | 214 | 394 | 502 | 645 | 804 | 657 | 435 | 322 | 176 | 62 | 47 | 47 | 28 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 76 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:54AM3.66m | 9:12PM3.56m | 9:30AM3.38m | 9:51PM3.21m | 10:14AM3.11m | 10:43PM2.90m | 11:19AM2.88m | 00:13AM2.70m | 1:13PM2.81m | 2:15AM2.75m | 2:46PM2.97m | 3:21AM2.96m | 3:39PM3.24m | 4:02AM3.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:09PM0.75m | 3:31AM0.93m | 3:54PM1.08m | 4:18AM1.26m | 4:51PM1.39m | 5:19AM1.53m | 6:08PM1.59m | 6:43AM1.65m | 7:38PM1.59m | 8:08AM1.57m | 8:51PM1.40m | 9:10AM1.33m | 9:43PM1.14m | ||||||||
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 9 | NW 6 | W 9 | NW 6 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 6 |
| kJ | 34 | 12 | 54 | 214 | 394 | 450 | 645 | 804 | 657 | 435 | 322 | 176 | 62 | 47 | 24 | 28 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 76 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 14 | SSW 5 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 47 | 29 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 17 | SW 17 | S 15 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 10 | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | — | SSW 2 | W 5 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NW 7 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | SW 2 | S 3 |
| kJ | — | 27 | — | 1 | 14 | 502 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 47 | — | 43 | 19 | — | 2 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 622 | 10 | 54 | 54 | 44 | 360 | 418 | 10 | 10 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 227 | 259 | 259 | 10 |
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The above surf forecast table for Plovan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Plovan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Plovan 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 (Plovan) 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 Plovan 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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