
Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NNW swell with 835 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second week is looking like the real deal if you’ve got the nerve. The first few days are a write-off for decent waves, so don’t be in a rush.
Menakoz is the only game in town, and it’s a proper reef set-up, so it’s for experts only. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.
Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are a total bust. Tiny 2ft swell from the NW with a short, weak period of 8 seconds, and the energy is pathetic (37-65). Winds are cross or cross-off, but the surf is just poor. Don’t bother.
Saturday the 5th morning is where things perk up. We get a clean 3ft swell from the NNW, but here’s the kicker – the period jumps to 14 seconds, and the combined energy hits 426 (moderate). It’s glassy, light air, and the break is fairly exposed to that NNW direction. The waves will be long-period groundswell, so they’ll have proper shape, but on a reef, that’s a good thing. It’s still small, but it’s the first real sign of life. The afternoon gets messy with cross-shore wind and the swell jumps to 5ft, but the quality drops off.
Sunday the 6th is a no-go. Cross-on and onshore winds ruin the 4ft-4ft swell. Not worth a paddle.
There’s a dry spell from Monday the 7th through to Wednesday the 13th. The swell is small, weak, and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-on. The energy is low (52-305). You’ll be fighting bad conditions for tiny waves. It’s a real frustrating stretch.
Now, mark your calendar for Monday, September 14th. This is the standout. The morning is glassy – dead calm, zero wind. The swell is a solid 6ft from the NW, with a very long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is a powerful 1339 (strong). This is a serious groundswell. For a reef break like Menakoz, that’s dreamy. The waves will have long, lined-up walls, and the paddle out will be easier between sets. It’s an expert-only zone, so the crowd is often a factor, but with that quality, it’s worth the pack. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, so the morning is the window.
Tuesday the 15th still holds decent size (6ft) and long period (13 seconds), but the wind is light cross-shore in the morning, turning onshore in the afternoon. The energy is still high (946), but it’s not as clean as Monday. Good for those who missed the peak.
After that, the swell fades. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th drop back to small, weak waves with poor winds. Friday the 18th is a ghost town with a tiny 3ft NW swell and low energy.
So, the real winner is Monday, September 14th. The only serious swell window with glassy conditions and a long-period groundswell hitting the reef. If you’re an expert, that’s your day. The rest of the forecast is mostly waiting or dealing with mediocrity.
Stay stoked,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 |
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31 | 37 | 48 | 36 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 325 | 784 | 714 | 456 | 268 | 142 | 70 | 167 | 332 | 305 | 179 | 235 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:39PM3.41m | 9:03AM3.25m | 9:31PM3.13m | 10:00AM3.04m | 10:42PM2.87m | 11:22AM2.88m | 00:21AM2.76m | 1:02PM2.92m | 1:56AM2.87m | 2:24PM3.17m | 3:06AM3.13m | 3:25PM3.49m | 3:58AM3.40m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:50AM0.59m | 3:15PM0.68m | 3:43AM0.86m | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:54AM1.09m | 5:46PM1.05m | 6:27AM1.17m | 7:23PM0.96m | 7:54AM1.02m | 8:40PM0.70m | 9:00AM0.74m | 9:37PM0.39m | |||||||
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
8:45 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 |
31 | 37 | 48 | 36 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 325 | 784 | 714 | 456 | 268 | 142 | 70 | 167 | 332 | 305 | 179 | 235 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NW 9 | — | NE 5 | NNE 5 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NNW 12 |
— | — | 9 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 97 | — | 28 | 9 | — | — | 27 | 50 | — | — | — | 150 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | N 18 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 11 | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 4 | — | W 3 | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | 5 | 51 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 219 | 352 | 1 | 1 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 2 | 37 | 26 | 2 | 37 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 26 |
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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.










