Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, NW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 2,393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Menakoz.
Right now, the ocean’s asleep. For the first stretch, we’ve got nothing worth paddling out for. Small, weak swell and questionable wind. Saturday the 22nd sees a tiny 4ft swell from the NW with a cross-off breeze, but the combined energy is weak at 206, and the wave comment says it all – poor conditions. Sunday the 23rd drops off to almost nothing, and that trend continues all the way through Monday the 26th. It’s a long, flat spell, so don’t bother waxing up.
Things finally wake up on Thursday the 27th. A 6ft NW swell rolls in, but the wind is cross-onshore and gusty, turning the surf into a choppy mess. Combined energy hits 522 to 626, but it’s not clean. Friday the 28th afternoon gets interesting – an 12ft NW swell with onshore wind and a period of 11 seconds, but it’s too big for this reef break. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, the sheer size will make it a battle.
The standout window? Saturday morning the 29th. We get a 7ft NW groundswell with a period of 10 seconds, glassy conditions, and combined energy at 986 – that’s strong, powerful surf. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer. The water temperature is 75°, which is 5° above the long-term average, so it’s much warmer than normal for the time of year. For a small window Sunday morning the 30th, we see 4ft NW swell with glassy winds – combined energy at 300 – but it’s a brief moment before the wind shifts.
Looking further out, Thursday the 3rd of September morning delivers another highlight. A 7ft NW swell with a long period of 13 seconds and glassy conditions. Combined energy is 1452 – very strong, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a promising one, but it’s deep in the second week, so keep an eye on it. The wave period is long, so expect clean, powerful lines, but at this size, it’s not for beginners.
After that, conditions deteriorate again with onshore wind and lumpy surf right through to the end of the forecast. Overall, the standout sessions are Saturday morning the 29th and Thursday morning the 3rd of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 206 | 129 | 75 | 37 | 38 | 28 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 49 | 25 | 30 | 45 | 522 | 626 | 376 | 283 | 2393 | 1397 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:10PM2.57m | 2:03AM2.51m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:29PM1.37m | 7:57AM1.37m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 7 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNW 12 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 10 |
| kJ | 206 | 129 | 39 | 18 | 21 | 28 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 49 | 22 | 11 | 45 | — | 626 | 376 | 283 | — | 1397 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 7 | W 10 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 6 | NW 13 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 75 | 37 | 2 | 12 | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | — | 30 | 25 | 30 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | NW 12 | W 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | — | S 2 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | NW 8 | — | — | SSW 3 | NW 11 | — |
| kJ | — | 22 | — | — | 38 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | 522 | — | — | 3 | 2393 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 1 | 325 | 240 | 234 | 496 | 235 | 0 | 1 | 128 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
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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).
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