Menakoz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.40° N 2.99° W

Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Menakoz sea temperature is
22.3°C
1.3° 

Menakoz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Menakoz surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NNW swell with 835 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about Menakoz.

We’ve got a mixed bag across this 16-day stretch, and it’s one of those outlooks where patience is going to be key. The first week is pretty grim, with mostly small, weak swell and messy winds. The real standout, and honestly the only session that’s got any fire in it, is the morning of Saturday the 5th and then the morning of Monday the 14th of September.

The best session on offer looks to be Monday the 14th of September, first light. The swell is 5ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is coming out of the east at just 3 mph, giving us cross-offshore conditions and clean, glassy lines. The combined wave energy is moderate at 436, and that east wind will keep the surface smooth. The water is sitting at about average temp for the time of year, no major anomaly to report. It’s not huge, but it’s rideable and clean, which is the brightest spot in this run.

Before that, the morning of Saturday the 5th of September is the next best bet. Swell is 3ft from the NNW, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, which means there’s some groundswell energy in the water. The combined energy reads 286, so moderate. The wind is light out of the ENE at 3 mph and cross-shore, keeping it fairly tidy. It’s a bit inconsistent, with long waits between sets typical of that longer period, but the shape will be better on this reef break. The afternoon gets choppier though, with 5ft NW swell and a 9 mph cross-onshore wind.

The rest of the first week is a write-off. Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 4th are all small junk – waist high at best, with onshore or cross-onshore winds and weak energy readings around 29 to 70. The morning of Sunday the 6th has some size (5ft, NNW, 12 seconds, energy 547) but the cross-shore wind at 3 mph is barely holding it together, and the wave comment isn’t confident. The following week, from the 7th to the 11th, is mostly poor surf conditions, with small, weak swells and winds either onshore or cross-onshore. The morning of Thursday the 10th has glassy conditions with 4ft NW swell, but the energy is only moderate at 238, and it’s ordinary.

After the 14th, we drop off again. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are small and messy, with cross-onshore winds. The morning of Thursday the 17th of September has glassy conditions with a 2ft NW swell and 11-second period, but it’s tiny – more of a longboard glide than a proper surf session.

The standout spot here is Menakoz itself, a reef break that works on an optimum swell from the NNW. It’s an expert wave, so don’t paddle out if you’re not confident. Crowds are often a factor, so expect company if it’s good. The set-up here favours cleaner, longer period groundswell, which is why that 12-second swell on the 5th and the 8-second on the 14th have some hope, even if the size isn’t pumping.

So, bottom line: hold out for the morning of Monday the 14th of September, with a look-in at dawn on Saturday the 5th. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too ordinary.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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0.7
NW
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0.6
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0.5
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0.6
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0.5
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0.6
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NNW
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1.5
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0.9
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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53
31
29
46
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91
164
689
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518
317
142
92
175
228
196
173
109
Wind (km/h)
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E
15
NE
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ESE
10
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15
NE
10
SE
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NW
10
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SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:18AM3.45m
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
2:25PM0.46m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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