Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s run it back in the old numbers. The next two weeks are looking pretty dead, to be honest. There’s a big gap of nothing from now until the 30th of July. It’s all small, weak stuff, mostly under 3 ft, with a lot of cross-onshore wind messing up the surface. A few glassy moments pop up, but there’s no swell to work with. The water is a real story though – it’s 74°F, which is a wild 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year.
The only thing worth your time is that final day, the 31st of July. Early that morning at Menakoz, we’ve got a 6 ft northwest swell with a solid 12-second period. That’s some proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a strong 945. The wind is looking glassy, which is a huge plus and will make for some clean, lined-up waves. This is a reef break, and with that longer period, it should wrap in nicely. It’s an expert-only spot, so it’s not for the groms. With a 6 ft swell, it’s getting into the serious stuff, so only the experienced crew should be out there. It’s fairly consistent, but crowds are likely, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. That Friday morning is the only standout, but it’s a good one.
That afternoon, the swell drops to 6 ft, the period drops to 11 seconds, and the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit more average. The morning is your window.
So, in short: a long, flat spell, then a very promising, but short, window on the morning of the 31st of July. Be patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
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 kJ | 18 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 59 | 60 | 107 | 94 | 94 | 133 | 115 | 71 | 76 | 76 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:29AM3.67m | 7:46PM3.99m | 8:13AM3.54m | 8:31PM3.80m | 8:58AM3.36m | 9:16PM3.54m | 9:43AM3.16m | 10:03PM3.24m | 10:32AM2.97m | 10:56PM2.96m | 11:28AM2.81m | 11:58PM2.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:11AM-0.07m | 1:22PM0.13m | 1:57AM0.05m | 2:07PM0.26m | 2:42AM0.25m | 2:53PM0.46m | 3:27AM0.51m | 3:41PM0.70m | 4:14AM0.77m | 4:34PM0.93m | 5:06AM1.01m | 5:35PM1.13m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | WNW 11 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | 18 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 59 | 60 | 107 | 94 | 94 | 11 | 115 | 71 | 76 | 76 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | — | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NE 6 | NW 11 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 5 | — | 40 | 14 | 56 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | 13 | — | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 133 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 651 | 752 | 743 | 1009 | 1057 | 950 | 533 | 234 | 86 | 2 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 79 | 24 | |
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