Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with 2,448 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s talk about what’s on offer around Menakoz. We’ve got a run of surf coming through, but it’s not all going to be firing. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, with clean conditions early on but not much size or quality to get truly excited about.
Sunday the 13th morning is a decent start – clean 4ft NW swell with a 13-second period and a cross-offshore breeze. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 72°, so that’s a nice bonus. That morning session is the best of the first few days. The afternoon goes downhill as the wind swings cross-on and the surf gets messy.
Monday the 14th morning is similar – clean 4ft NNW swell – but again, the afternoon goes off. Tuesday the 15th is a write-off: small, short-period swell and onshore winds. Wednesday the 16th brings rain and onshore wind, so don’t bother.
Thursday the 17th morning shows a little more size at 5ft NW swell, but with cross-on winds and only marginal quality, it’s not a standout. Friday the 18th afternoon sees a big jump in energy – a 4ft NNW swell with a 16-second period – but the wind is cross-on and conditions are only marginal. That long period does mean better-shaped waves if you can find a bank that handles it.
Now, the real standout is Saturday the 19th morning. This is the one. 7ft of NNW groundswell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions with a light SSE breeze. The combined energy is 1647 – that’s strong stuff. This is a reef break for experts only; that size is not for beginners. If you’ve got the skill, this is the session to aim for. Expect crowds, as it’s a spot that often gets busy.
Sunday the 20th morning is still clean with 5ft NNW swell, but it’s a step down from Saturday. Monday the 21st morning is another good one – 6ft NNW swell, glassy, and clean. That’s a solid option if you missed the weekend. The energy is 980, so moderate but with good potential.
After that, the second week drops off. Tuesday the 22nd onwards is mostly onshore winds and smaller swell. Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th are poor. Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th are tiny – 2ft or less – with glassy conditions but hardly any energy. Sunday the 27th is flat. Monday the 28th shows a small pulse of 3ft NNW swell with a 14-second period, but cross-on winds keep it marginal.
So, the best bet is clear: Saturday the 19th morning at Menakoz. That’s your window. The Monday the 21st morning is a decent backup. After that, it’s slim pickings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 5 | NW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 486 | 554 | 536 | 353 | 229 | 151 | 92 | 87 | 94 | 144 | 307 | 388 | 627 | 505 | 309 | 307 | 674 | 2448 | 1647 | 1289 | 734 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:48PM3.91m | 7:05AM3.70m | 7:22PM3.69m | 7:38AM3.53m | 7:56PM3.42m | 8:10AM3.31m | 8:31PM3.12m | 8:45AM3.06m | 9:10PM2.82m | 9:29AM2.80m | 10:04PM2.55m | 10:36AM2.58m | 11:38PM2.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:30PM0.02m | 00:52AM0.07m | 1:07PM0.15m | 1:26AM0.29m | 1:43PM0.37m | 2:00AM0.56m | 2:20PM0.64m | 2:37AM0.86m | 3:02PM0.94m | 3:19AM1.15m | 3:55PM1.22m | 4:18AM1.40m | 5:14PM1.42m | ||||||||
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 | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
| kJ | 486 | 554 | 536 | 353 | 229 | 151 | 92 | 14 | 94 | 144 | 307 | 388 | 627 | 505 | 309 | 307 | 540 | 2448 | 1647 | 1289 | 734 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | NNW 12 | — | — | — | NW 18 | NNW 16 | — | — | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | 87 | — | 190 | — | — | — | 13 | 674 | — | — | — | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | W 2 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 87 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 381 | 86 | 24 | 231 | 1 | 26 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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