Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with 513 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight – the surf outlook for Menakoz over the next 16 days looks pretty grim. We’re talking about a long stretch where the swell and wind just aren’t playing ball for a decent paddle session. The water is sitting at 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s out of the ordinary.
The first few days are a total write-off, with no surfable waves, poor conditions, and cross-onshore or choppy winds. It’s not until Monday morning, the 28th of July, that we see a glimmer of hope. The standouts are on Tuesday morning, the 28th of July, at Menakoz. The swell is coming from the NNW at 4ft, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. The combined energy is moderate at 320. This is the best chance you’ll get for a clean surf, but it’s still only rated as a marginal option. It’s a reef break, so it’s for experts only, and crowds are often around, so don’t expect a solo session.
After that, it’s a steep drop-off. From Wednesday, the 29th of July, through to the end of the forecast period, it’s a flat and sloppy run. The swell drops to 3ft and below, the period gets short, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore. The combined energy drops well below 100, and the water temperature anomaly is no longer reported. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, with a glassy 4ft swell from the NW, but the period is only 7 seconds, and the conditions are very ordinary. Honestly, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one for most of this period due to the poor quality and wind.
So, to sum it up: if you’re an expert, your only real shot is Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. For the rest of us, it’s a long, blank run. The forecast might change, but right now, it’s a tough one.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | N 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 198 | 149 | 128 | 513 | 500 | 445 | 320 | 229 | 177 | 138 | 79 | 61 | 43 | 82 | 72 | 54 | 29 | 46 | 84 | 90 | 116 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:44PM3.00m | 4:10AM2.94m | 4:26PM3.18m | 4:49AM3.10m | 5:03PM3.36m | 5:24AM3.23m | 5:38PM3.52m | 5:57AM3.33m | 6:11PM3.63m | 6:29AM3.39m | 6:43PM3.69m | 7:02AM3.42m | 7:15PM3.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:17AM1.09m | 9:50PM0.93m | 10:03AM0.92m | 10:32PM0.75m | 10:43AM0.74m | 11:11PM0.58m | 11:20AM0.58m | 11:46PM0.44m | 11:54AM0.46m | 00:20AM0.35m | 12:27PM0.38m | 00:53AM0.30m | 1:00PM0.36m | 1:26AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | NNW 12 | NW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | N 8 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 15 | 128 | 513 | 500 | 445 | 320 | 229 | 177 | 138 | 79 | 61 | 43 | 82 | 72 | 54 | 29 | 46 | 84 | 90 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | W 3 | — | NW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | 198 | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 8 | — | 6 | 27 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 116 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 85 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 100 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 1 | 86 | 1 | 79 | 24 | 0 |
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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).
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