Menakoz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.40° N 2.99° W

Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Menakoz sea temperature is
24.1°C
2.7° 

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


Menakoz surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,233 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 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 the cards for the Menakoz area over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty grim start. For the first few days, there's just nothing doing. The surf is tiny, the wind is messy, and it's all a bit of a write-off. There's a long gap of poor conditions before we get to anything worth paddling out for.

The first real sign of life shows up on the morning of Thursday, the 27th of August. We get a pulse of swell from the NW at 5ft, with a period of 9 seconds and a moderate wave energy of 268. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSW, which is a major positive. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – a noticeable anomaly that makes a wetsuit feel a bit less necessary. It's a marginal call, but that morning window is the best we've seen in days.

The action picks up a bit on Saturday the 29th of August. The morning is the pick of the weekend, with the swell from the NW at 6ft, a 10-second period, and strong wave energy at 695. It's a bit on the bigger side for a beginner, but the wind is light from the W, making for a clean, workable surface. It's only a 2 out of 10, but it's the best we've got. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore breeze.

The standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is the morning of Monday, the 7th of September. The forecast is showing a massive 12ft swell from the NW with a 9-second period. The combined energy reading is a whopping 1858 – that's very strong. The winds are light from the SE, which is a clean cross-offshore. This is a serious, powerful swell. However, this spot is a reef break, and with that size, it's going to be an expert-only affair. The swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so you need to be on your game. The water temp anomaly isn't given for this part of the forecast, but keep in mind the earlier warm reading.

The rest of the outlook is a mixed bag of small, weak swells and onshore winds, with a few glassy mornings (like the 30th, 31st, and 1st of September) that offer tiny, ordinary waves. There's nothing else that comes close to that big Monday.

So, to sum it up: the early part of the forecast is a washout. There's a decent window on the morning of the 27th, and Saturday the 29th morning is okay. But the real beast is that Monday, the 7th of September. That's the one for the big-wave crew. For everyone else, pick the glassy mornings for a small, clean session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:31PM2.72m
3:07AM2.69m
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
Low Tide
8:41PM1.20m
8:59AM1.17m
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
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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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