Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NW swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is a tough one to call for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at Menakoz, and honestly, the surf forecast is pretty flat most of the time.
Right from the start, Thursday morning the 13th, we’ve got tiny 1ft waves from the WNW with a weak period of 10 seconds. The wind is glassy from the NNW, but the energy is next to nothing – just 45 – so you’re basically looking at a lake. That theme continues for days. Friday the 14th through to the 21st, it’s all small, weak swell, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, ruining what little shape there is. The combined energy stays low, mostly between 32 and 145, which is nothing to write home about. There’s a long stretch of poor surf conditions with no real recommendations.
Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes a week away. On Saturday, the 22nd of August, the morning glass-off kicks in – calm winds from the ENE and the swell picks up to a modest 4ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate at 203, and the break is glassy. It’s surfable, but the guidance says “very ordinary conditions.” Still, it’s the best-looking window in the entire run. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
After that, it gets messy again. Sunday the 23rd has a brief glassy morning with 2ft, but the energy is weak at 72. Monday the 24th brings a glassy afternoon with 3ft, but again, nothing special. Then Tuesday the 25th gets blown out by strong winds – 25 mph from the west – making it a total mess. Wednesday the 26th morning has a glassy window with 3ft, but the energy is still low at 96. The last day in the window, Friday the 28th, has a clean cross-off wind from the east with 3ft from the NW and energy of 177, but it’s still just “surfable.”
Bottom line: if you’re desperate, the standout is the morning of Saturday the 22nd. Otherwise, it’s a long flat spell with a few tiny, clean windows. For the most part, this is a kitesurfer’s forecast, not a surfer’s.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | N 6 | NNW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 25 | 38 | 71 | 92 | 64 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 68 | 55 | 145 | 223 | 138 | 96 | 131 | 39 | 14 | 22 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:42AM3.74m | 5:58PM4.12m | 6:23AM3.80m | 6:39PM4.13m | 7:03AM3.76m | 7:19PM4.02m | 7:41AM3.65m | 7:57PM3.80m | 8:18AM3.47m | 8:35PM3.51m | 8:55AM3.25m | 9:14PM3.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:23PM-0.05m | 11:36AM0.06m | 00:07AM-0.15m | 12:17PM-0.01m | 00:47AM-0.12m | 12:58PM0.02m | 1:26AM0.01m | 1:38PM0.16m | 2:04AM0.23m | 2:17PM0.38m | 2:42AM0.51m | 2:59PM0.65m | 3:22AM0.81m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 15 | 38 | 71 | 92 | 64 | 42 | 41 | 30 | 35 | 55 | 145 | — | 138 | 96 | 131 | 39 | 13 | 22 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 25 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 39 | — | 22 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 25 | 14 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 10 | 25 | — | 68 | — | — | 223 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 1 | 85 | 2 | 60 | 85 | 2 | 79 | 79 | 26 | 2 | 37 | 2 | 26 | 86 | 52 | 237 | 511 | 504 |
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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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