Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 509 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with WNW 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 (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Menakoz over the next couple of weeks.
The water is a balmy 75°, which is way warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick steamer at home.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with tiny, weak surf. Monday the 24th has nothing to ride, and Tuesday the 25th is glassy but with a pathetic 0.3 ft swell. The same goes for Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th – tiny, weak waves with combined energy under 100. It’s a flat start.
Friday the 28th morning sees a noticeable lift. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 237. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, so it’s surfable, but nothing to get overly excited about.
Saturday the 29th morning is your first real standout. The swell holds at 4 ft from the NW, period 9 seconds, and the energy is a solid 287. The wind is glassy – dead calm – so the surface will be perfect. This is a good window for a session.
Sunday the 30th drops off again, with the swell fading to 3 ft and energy down to 116. The morning is glassy, but it’s just ordinary surf.
Now, Monday the 31st morning is the best of the early run. The swell pushes up to 5 ft from the NW, the period is 9 seconds, and the energy is a strong 359. The wind is glassy again. This is a proper session, though 5 ft is starting to get a bit solid for beginners.
Tuesday the 1st of September morning is also a good call. Swell is 5 ft from the NW, period 10 seconds, energy of 392, and glassy conditions. Another clean morning.
The middle of the first week of September is poor. Winds go onshore and cross-onshore, and the swell drops back to under 3 ft. Not worth paddling out.
Things get interesting again on Tuesday the 8th of September morning. This is your long-range standout. A big, long-period groundswell arrives – 4 ft from the NW but with a massive 19-second period. The combined energy hits a very strong 1097. That’s a lot of power. The wind is clean and cross-offshore. This is a reef break, so it will handle that long-period energy well. It’s expert-only, and the crowds are often here, so expect company. The afternoon looks blown out with cross-on wind, so the window is tight.
The long-range call is a promising one, but we’re over a week out, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | NW 4 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 18 | 79 | 78 | 72 | 237 | 437 | 343 | 287 | 243 | 167 | 116 | 99 | 117 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:25PM2.94m | 3:51AM2.90m | 4:05PM3.19m | 4:27AM3.12m | 4:39PM3.42m | 4:59AM3.31m | 5:11PM3.63m | 5:30AM3.47m | 5:42PM3.77m | 6:01AM3.59m | 6:14PM3.86m | 6:32AM3.65m | 6:46PM3.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.97m | 9:44AM0.93m | 10:12PM0.73m | 10:21AM0.69m | 10:47PM0.49m | 10:55AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.30m | 11:28AM0.31m | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.20m | 00:23AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.16m | 00:55AM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | N 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 35 | 15 | 18 | 79 | 78 | 72 | 237 | — | 343 | 287 | 243 | 167 | 116 | 99 | 117 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 30 | 34 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | W 4 | — | E 3 | WNW 5 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | 4 | 58 | — | 437 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 302 | 483 | 472 | 1 | 0 | 377 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
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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.
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