Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, NNW swell with 1,422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the next 16 days at Menakoz in feet and miles per hour.
We’re looking at a reef break that’s strictly for the experts, so don’t even think about paddling out unless you’ve got the chops. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing crazy.
The first few days are a mixed bag. The real highlight is coming up on Saturday the 5th of September, with a solid groundswell. That’s your best window.
Sunday the 30th of August starts with a glassy morning, a 4ft NW swell at 10 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 327. Wind is calm, so it’ll be clean but only small. The afternoon goes onshore, so it’s a write-off.
Monday the 31st of August morning is a good one. Clean 6ft NW swell, 10-second period, and energy jumps to 531 (moderate). Glassy offshore wind from the WSW will have it looking smooth. Get on it early.
Then we hit a lull. Tuesday the 1st of September through to Thursday the 10th of September is mostly small or junk. There are a few glassy mornings (3rd and 4th) but the swell is tiny – under 3ft. Friday the 4th afternoon has a longer period at 13 seconds and 5ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s messy.
Now, for the main event. Saturday the 5th of September morning is the standout. A 7ft NNW groundswell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 1237. Light cross-offshore wind from the East keeps it clean. For a reef, that’s a serious session. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for experts it’s money. The sets might be a bit spaced out with that longer period, but the shape should be there.
After that, it’s mostly downhill. Sunday the 6th is smaller and ordinary. The following week has a flicker of hope on Friday the 11th of September morning, with a 5ft NW swell, a very long 14-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind. Energy is strong at 813. That’s a second standout, but it’s over a week out, so keep an eye on it. The afternoon stays clean but goes cross-shore.
After that, the forecast turns to small, windy, or rainy conditions, so don’t expect much from the second week beyond that Friday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 327 | 281 | 250 | 542 | 664 | 433 | 299 | 262 | 176 | 82 | 53 | 31 | 25 | 118 | 80 | 125 | 298 | 521 | 1329 | 1064 | 549 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:46PM3.86m | 7:05AM3.65m | 7:20PM3.79m | 7:39AM3.58m | 7:57PM3.63m | 8:18AM3.45m | 8:39PM3.41m | 9:03AM3.25m | 9:31PM3.13m | 10:00AM3.04m | 10:42PM2.87m | 11:22AM2.88m | 00:21AM2.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:32PM0.16m | 00:55AM0.10m | 1:07PM0.18m | 1:30AM0.19m | 1:44PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.36m | 2:25PM0.46m | 2:50AM0.59m | 3:15PM0.68m | 3:43AM0.86m | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:54AM1.09m | 5:46PM1.05m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 327 | 281 | 250 | 542 | 664 | 433 | 299 | 262 | 176 | 82 | 53 | 31 | 19 | 118 | 80 | 125 | 298 | 521 | 1329 | 1064 | 549 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NW 10 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 25 | — | 1 | 3 | 79 | 95 | 7 | — | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 86 | 67 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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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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