Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNW 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 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. 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+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.
The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. The main spot on the radar is Menakoz, a reef break that needs a solid northwest swell and clean wind to fire. We’re not getting that.
There’s a long, frustrating gap. No surf worth mentioning from the start of the period right through until the morning of Wednesday, the 19th. That’s nearly two weeks of basically nothing. On Wednesday the 19th morning, we finally see a small pulse of swell. The waves are only 3ft from the NNW with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak (84). The wind is glassy, though, which is a major positive – it’ll be clean. But the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about. It’s surfable, but barely.
Looking further ahead, the standout might be the Friday afternoon of the 21st. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the WNW, with moderate energy (233). The problem is the wind is howling onshore from the NW at 16 mph. That’s going to make it a choppy, blown-out mess at this reef. For a spot that’s already an expert-only wave, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean surf day. The small window of glassy conditions on the 19th is the only real chance for a clean wave, but you’ll be scratching for scraps.
The water temperature at Menakoz is 75°F with an anomaly of 5°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.
So, for the whole 16-day window, the best on offer is that Wednesday morning, 19th of August, with tiny, clean waves. It’s not a standout for the ages, but it’s the only time the stars align for a quiet, glassy session. Don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 95 | 78 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 49 | 92 | 98 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 62 | 57 | 57 | 43 | 32 | 29 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:57PM3.00m | 11:37AM2.92m | 00:21AM2.90m | 1:04PM2.95m | 1:51AM2.95m | 2:25PM3.15m | 3:07AM3.15m | 3:31PM3.44m | 4:06AM3.39m | 4:26PM3.74m | 4:57AM3.60m | 5:14PM3.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM0.91m | 5:16AM0.96m | 5:55PM1.00m | 6:36AM1.03m | 7:22PM0.93m | 7:57AM0.94m | 8:40PM0.71m | 9:06AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.42m | 10:02AM0.46m | 10:36PM0.15m | 10:51AM0.22m | 11:23PM-0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 95 | 78 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 92 | 98 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 62 | 57 | 57 | 43 | 32 | 29 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 10 | NNE 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NNE 5 | NNW 11 | NNW 5 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | WNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | N 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 49 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 11 | 18 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 10 | NW 13 | NNW 6 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | NNE 4 | — | N 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 510 | 78 | 527 | 237 | 2 | 79 | 85 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 86 | 52 | 60 | 246 | 82 |
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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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