Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNW swell with 506 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've got the lowdown on the Basque Coast for the next couple of weeks.
Let's be straight with you, it's a pretty flat and quiet start. We're looking at a long stretch of poor conditions right through until the 25th of August. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the shop, and the wave energy is weak. It's going to be a real waiting game, and for the best part of ten days, you're better off doing something else.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 26th of August. It's been a long time coming, but we might finally get a session. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing special there.
Alright, let's get into the specifics. The only spot with any real pulse is Menakoz, a solid expert-level reef break. It's fairly consistent and fairly exposed, but it's not for the faint-hearted.
The real standout is Wednesday, 26th of August in the morning. The wind goes glassy with a slight air, which is a massive positive. We'll see a 4 ft, long-period groundswell from the NW at 12 seconds, with a moderate combined wave energy (417). The wind is dead calm, so it'll be clean. This is the best on offer for the whole forecast, and it's a proper expert wave due to the 4 ft size and the nature of the reef. It's also the only day that gets a decent score.
The day after, Thursday, 27th of August in the morning, is also worth a look. It's a 5 ft swell from the NW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (469). The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it'll be clean. This is a bigger, more powerful swell, so it's definitely for experienced surfers only. The afternoon is a write-off.
After that, it fades again. The 28th and 29th of August have a little bit of swell, but the quality drops off fast. The 28th morning has a tiny 3 ft with glassy conditions, but the energy is weak (95).
So, to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a total loss. The standout is the morning of the 26th of August, with the 27th morning as a solid backup. Everything else is a no-go. Keep your eyes on that long-range forecast, but for now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
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 kJ | 41 | 39 | 42 | 54 | 78 | 91 | 69 | 26 | 68 | 25 | 32 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 46 | 171 | 200 | 204 | 287 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:03AM3.76m | 7:19PM4.02m | 7:41AM3.65m | 7:57PM3.80m | 8:18AM3.47m | 8:35PM3.51m | 8:55AM3.25m | 9:14PM3.18m | 9:34AM3.02m | 9:58PM2.87m | 10:23AM2.79m | 10:57PM2.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:47AM-0.12m | 12:58PM0.02m | 1:26AM0.01m | 1:38PM0.16m | 2:04AM0.23m | 2:17PM0.38m | 2:42AM0.51m | 2:59PM0.65m | 3:22AM0.81m | 3:45PM0.94m | 4:08AM1.10m | 4:41PM1.20m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 25 | 21 | 35 | 54 | 78 | 91 | 69 | 26 | 68 | 25 | 32 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 46 | 171 | 200 | 204 | 287 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNE 4 | — | — | NNW 11 |
| kJ | 41 | 39 | — | 24 | — | — | — | 21 | — | 15 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 95 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 86 | 12 | 60 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 26 | 532 | 500 | 237 | 86 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
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