Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,660 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is looking pretty grim for Menakoz. We’re staring down a long, dry spell with hardly any surf worth paddling for. The first real window of opportunity doesn’t open up until Friday the 28th of August. That’s a solid week of flat to messy conditions we’ll have to sit through.
Friday the 28th of August is where things get interesting. After a run of tiny, weak swells, we finally get a pulse of NW groundswell pushing in at 8ft with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a solid 853 (moderate). The real kicker here is the morning wind: a light offshore from the SW, cleaning things up. It’s going to be a bit of a beast at 8ft though – that’s expert territory, no place for beginners. This is your standout session for the whole outlook.
The wave energy drops off a bit into Saturday the 29th, but we’ve got a clean morning with SE winds offshore at 6 mph. The swell is still a solid 5ft from the NW, with a combined energy of 507 (moderate). It’s a much more manageable size for a wider range of crew, but it won’t have the same punch as Friday.
After that, we’re back into a lull. The water is running at 75°, which is a good 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a tropical bath out there.
The next real glimmer is on Saturday the 5th of September. The morning brings a glassy 7ft NW swell, with combined energy of 753 (moderate). That’s a promising long-range signal, but it’s two weeks out, so keep your expectations in check. Big for the experts again.
Honestly, if you’re not an expert surfer, don’t hold your breath for the next week. The paddling might be easier with the longer-period swells, but the size is going to be the gatekeeper. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNW 4 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 680 | 580 | 432 | 206 | 129 | 93 | 47 | 36 | 29 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 34 | 35 | 29 | 49 | 118 | 617 | 1660 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:32AM2.61m | 00:26AM2.46m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:58PM1.37m | 6:33AM1.45m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 32 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNW 4 | SSE 3 | NNW 12 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 680 | 580 | 432 | 206 | 129 | 93 | 47 | 26 | 29 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 28 | 34 | 12 | 29 | 49 | 118 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | W 12 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 35 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 12 | W 9 | N 6 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | SW 3 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 49 | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 36 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 19 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 617 | 1660 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 115 | 26 | 237 | 221 | 234 | 459 | 234 | 1 | 60 | 86 | 1 | 2 | 497 | 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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