Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 612 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about Menakoz.
Right off the bat, this is a tough run for the first week. The water’s at 75°F – that’s much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or even just boardshorts.
From Monday 24 August through the end of the month, it’s mostly small, short-period swell with crummy cross-on winds. Wednesday 26 August morning has a clean 0.6m wave with a light offshore, but it’s weak. Not worth the hassle.
Thursday 27 August morning sees 1.2m NW swell with a cross-off, but the quality is poor. The afternoons get choppy. Friday 28 August builds to 2.0m by afternoon, but it’s cross-on and messy. Saturday 29 August morning is glassy and clean with 1.3m NW swell – surfable but average. Sunday 30 August morning is also glassy with 1.3m – again, just okay.
The first week of September brings more size but wind issues. The big standout is Sunday 6 September. The morning is glassy – calm, clean – with a 1.9m NW swell, moderate energy, and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the best of the whole run. The reef will be clean and fun. Crowds are often around, so expect company.
Monday 7 September morning is also a gem – 1.1m NW swell with a very long 15-second period, clean offshore wind, and strong energy. That’s proper groundswell, and on a reef, it’ll give you long, clean walls. The 15-second period means longer waits between sets, making it easier to paddle out.
Tuesday 8 September still has 1.4m NW with a 13-second period, but it’s cross-on and marginal.
If you’re an expert, the 2.5m days on Friday 4 September and Saturday 5 September are big, but the wind is cross-on and choppy – not worth it for most.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a loss. The second week has two absolute winners – Sunday 6 September and Monday 7 September – with glassy conditions and solid, long-period swell. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 13 | NNW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
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 kJ | 17 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 36 | 65 | 31 | 187 | 612 | 220 | 194 | 440 | 396 | 260 | 202 | 126 | 244 | 128 | 75 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross |
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 | 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 | 12:32PM0.16m | 00:55AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 4 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 10 | SSE 4 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 30 | 36 | 65 | 18 | 187 | — | 220 | 1 | 241 | 396 | 260 | 202 | 126 | 244 | 128 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 10 | ENE 3 | WNW 6 | NW 13 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | NW 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 1 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | WNW 10 | SSW 3 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 31 | — | 612 | 4 | 194 | 440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 111 | 295 | 440 | 278 | 78 | 0 | 1 | 113 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 2 | 292 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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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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