Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Menakoz has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a pretty quiet run for this reef, especially for the more experienced crew.

Looking at the whole 16-day window, most of the time the waves are just too small or the conditions are messy. We’ve got a long gap of poor quality until we see anything worthwhile.

Let’s start with the first bit of surf that’s actually worth paddling out for. Friday, 7th August is where we get our first real chance. Early morning the wind is glassy, calm as can be, and the swell comes up to 3ft from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is at 149 – moderate, but for this spot it’s something. It’s an expert-only reef break, and with the wind glassy, the surface will be clean. The water temp at Menakoz is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. That morning is the standout of the first week.

After Friday morning, things drop off again. The weekend mostly stays small and sloppy with onshore breezes. There’s a bit of a spike coming through on Monday, 17th August morning. The swell bumps up to 5ft out of the NW, period 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 287 – that’s strong wave energy for this stretch. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s the most size we’ll see all forecast. It’s still only a marginal call though.

Honestly, the pick of the bunch is that Friday morning session. Glassy conditions and a 3ft NNW swell – it’s small but clean. For a reef that needs the right direction (optimum is NNW), this lines up. Just remember crowds are often here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch, but that one Friday morning is your window. After that, keep an eye on Monday the 17th for a bit more power, but it won’t be as clean.

Rusty.

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