Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a slow start. The next few days are gonna be pretty flat and messy, with onshore winds and weak, small swell. You’ll be waiting a bit for any real surf. The first chance for something decent doesn’t come until Thursday the 10th, and even then it's just a small, clean window.

That Thursday morning at Menakoz (Vizcaya) is worth a look. We’ve got a clean, glassy morning with a 4ft NW groundswell at 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (333), and the wind is offshore, keeping it smooth. It’s not big, but it’ll be the best surf we’ve had so far. The water temp is 72° – a bit warmer than usual for this time of year, so leave the winter suit at home.

After that, it drops off again for a few days. The weekend and into early next week looks pretty ordinary, with tiny surf and cross-shore breezes. More staring at the horizon than actually surfing.

Now, here’s the one you’ve been waiting for. The standout is Sunday, the 13th of September. Sunday morning is looking like the pick of the whole forecast. We’ve got a solid 5ft NNW groundswell with a 13 second period – that’s some real energy (824). The wind is glassy, the sky is clear, and it’s going to be clean. This is a very good window, but remember, this is a reef break that’s fairly consistent. It’s an expert wave on a good day, and 5ft here gets serious. This long-period groundswell will love this reef setup, but it might be a bit straight for other spots.

The days right after, the 14th and into the middle of the week, still have some power – around 4-5ft – but the winds get more cross-on, so the quality drops a notch. There’s still fun to be had in the mornings, but it won’t touch Sunday.

Looking out to the second week, things get less certain, but there are a couple of promising mornings around the 17th and 18th of September. We’re looking at more NW groundswell, up to 6ft on the morning of the 18th (energy strong at 610), and the wind is forecast to be glassy again. That could be another good one, but the longer the range, the less sure we can be. The period is a bit shorter, around 9 seconds, so it might not have the same punch. Still, a clean 5-6ft on a reef is worth your time, but it’s a maybe, not a certainty.

Keep your eye on that Sunday the 13th – that’s the real gem of this run.

For the first week, that Sunday morning is the only true standout. Don’t miss it.

Rusty out.

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