Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a proper look at this. For the next couple of weeks, there’s only one name on the card worth paddling out for: Menakoz. This is an expert reef break, and it’s fairly consistent, but you’ll have to be patient for the real magic.

The first real window doesn’t open until Saturday the 19th of September. The wait is frustrating, because the early part of the week is blown out or messy. Monday the 14th has a clean 4ft NNW swell at 12 seconds with a gentle cross-offshore, and the wave energy is moderate (354), but the score is only a two. It’s a tease. Tuesday through to Friday the 18th are all poor, with onshore winds and choppy conditions making it a write-off.

Now, Saturday morning the 19th of September – that’s the standout. The swell bumps up to a solid 7ft from the NNW, and the period stretches to a long 13 seconds, giving it proper groundswell grunt. The energy is strong (1551). And the wind? Glassy. Zilch. That’s the kind of morning you set the alarm for. The water temperature is 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, a little bonus.

However, at 7ft on a reef, this is expert territory. You need to know what you’re doing. The crowd factor is often, so expect company for those sets. Keep in mind that long-period NNW swell, while powerful, can be a bit straight for beach breaks, but on a reef like Menakoz it should line up nicely.

Sunday the 20th offers a cleaner but smaller option: 5ft NNW at 11 seconds with a cross-offshore, moderate energy (577). A decent backup.

Then, the next real standout is Monday the 21st of September. Another glassy morning, this time with a 7ft NNW groundswell at a very long 14 seconds. The energy jumps to 1634 – that’s proper juice. Again, experts only. The afternoon turns marginal with a cross-shore and 7ft swell, so hit the dawn patrol.

The rest of the second week sees the swell dropping back to the 3–5ft range, with mostly cross or cross-on winds. Saturday the 26th morning has a clean, 4ft NW swell and a nice cross-offshore from the south. Sunday the 27th morning looks promising too with a 4ft NW swell and a proper offshore breeze – clean and tidy.

To be honest, the absolute top shelf is Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st. Both mornings offer glassy conditions with strong, long-period groundswell that this reef will love. Don’t sleep on them. But remember, this is not for the faint-hearted.

Rusty.

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