Menakoz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.40° N 2.99° W

Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Menakoz sea temperature is
23.3° C
3.7° 

Menakoz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Menakoz surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Menakoz this week:

The surf forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good, honest look at what Menakoz is serving up over the next couple of weeks.

Real talk: this forecast is a long, flat spell with a late pulse of energy. We’ve got a pretty grim run ahead. The first solid recommendation doesn’t show up until Saturday the 11th of July, and even then it’s barely on the radar. For nearly a week before that, we're looking at tiny waves, mostly 1 to 2 feet, with lousy cross-on or onshore winds. It’s a real bummer.

Saturday the 11th of July morning offers a whisper of hope. The swell is a tiny 1 ft from the NW with a period of 12 seconds. Now, that’s a long-period swell for such a small wave, so it’ll be clean—the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is weak (68), but for a brief window, conditions are actually clean. Don't expect much, but it’s the first surfable wave in the whole outlook.

After that, we slide right back into junk. The 12th of July morning goes glassy with 2 ft, but it’s still poor. The rest of that week is a washout of tiny, onshore slop. It’s a long, dry gap.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real action, and I mean the *only* action worth getting excited about, is brewing for the very end of the month. Mark your calendars for the 21st and 22nd of July. On Tuesday the 21st of July afternoon, the swell bumps up to 7 ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds. The wave energy jumps to a solid 739 – that’s moderate-to-strong energy. The wind is light and onshore, but with that much power, it’s a start.

The standout, by a country mile, is Wednesday the 22nd of July morning. Menakoz (a reef break, so it handles this direction well) will see an 8 ft swell from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 971, which is strong. The wind is a light NE cross-on breeze. Now, 8 ft is expert territory. It’s going to be big, powerful, and definitely not for beginners. But for the crew who know this reef, that’s the one session to chase. Keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. Also, the crowds here are listed as ‘often’, so expect company.

Water temp for the first break I mentioned? The data shows it was 74°F with a wild anomaly of 7°F early on. That’s much warmer than normal for the time of year, so you can leave the wetsuit at home.

For the rest of the period after that big pulse, it looks like we’re back to small stuff. The 23rd of July Thursday morning goes glassy with 2 ft, but the energy is gone.

So, there you have it. A long wait for a short window of proper, heavy reef break action. It’s not going to stay poor forever, but this stretch is a test of patience.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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WNW
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High Tide
11:30PM3.07m
12:12PM2.96m
00:42AM3.06m
1:23PM3.06m
1:58AM3.13m
2:33PM3.24m
3:07AM3.29m
3:35PM3.47m
4:09AM3.47m
4:32PM3.72m
5:04AM3.63m
5:24PM3.93m
5:55AM3.72m
6:13PM4.06m
Low Tide
5:52AM0.85m
6:22PM0.94m
7:01AM0.83m
7:35PM0.83m
8:09AM0.74m
8:44PM0.63m
9:12AM0.59m
9:46PM0.38m
10:09AM0.41m
10:43PM0.15m
11:02AM0.24m
11:35PM-0.02m
11:50AM0.13m
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Information about the Menakoz Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Menakoz provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Menakoz can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Menakoz 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 (Menakoz) 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 Menakoz 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.

Menakoz is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Getxo. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Getxo. Getxo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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