Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with 513 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. 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+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the week ahead has some windows of clean swell for Menakoz. The real magic is all about waiting for the wind to line up with that NNW groundswell.
The first decent opportunity arrives on Monday, July 27th. The morning session is the standout. We’re looking at a clean 5ft swell from the NNW with a good 11-second period, pumping energy into the reef (513). The wind is glassy – dead calm – which is a massive plus. This is the cleanest the lineup will be all week. Water temps are running a very unusual 75°, which is a full 5° warmer than normal, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit.
Tuesday, July 28th, the morning is also worth a paddle. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the NNW, but the period is still a solid 10 seconds, and we get a clean cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. The energy is still moderate (320). It’s not as punchy as Monday, but the conditions will be clean.
The rest of the first week drops off. Wednesday and Thursday see the swell fade fast, with onshore winds and messy conditions. There’s a gap of poor surf from Thursday, July 30th, through to the following weekend.
Now, looking further out, we have a long-range pulse on the radar. Saturday, August 8th, shows a big jump in size. The morning shows a solid 8ft swell from the NW with a 11-second period. The energy is very strong (1638). This is big, powerful, and only for experts. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, which is better than straight onshore, but it’s a lumpy, challenging session. The afternoon sees similar size but gets hammered by a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore wind, making it a write-off for paddling. It’s more of a kite-surfing playground.
The best bet, and the true standout of the whole 16-day window, is Monday morning, July 27th at Menakoz. That glassy 5ft NNW groundswell will be magic. Expect crowds, as it’s a spot that often gets busy, but the conditions will be worth sharing the peak.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | NW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 162 | 128 | 513 | 490 | 445 | 320 | 229 | 181 | 138 | 95 | 46 | 97 | 84 | 55 | 53 | 37 | 43 | 126 | 133 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:44PM3.00m | 4:10AM2.94m | 4:26PM3.18m | 4:49AM3.10m | 5:03PM3.36m | 5:24AM3.23m | 5:38PM3.52m | 5:57AM3.33m | 6:11PM3.63m | 6:29AM3.39m | 6:43PM3.69m | 7:02AM3.42m | 7:15PM3.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:50PM0.93m | 10:03AM0.92m | 10:32PM0.75m | 10:43AM0.74m | 11:11PM0.58m | 11:20AM0.58m | 11:46PM0.44m | 11:54AM0.46m | 00:20AM0.35m | 12:27PM0.38m | 00:53AM0.30m | 1:00PM0.36m | 1:26AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 15 | 128 | 513 | 490 | 445 | 320 | 229 | 181 | 138 | 95 | 46 | 97 | 84 | 55 | 53 | 37 | 43 | 126 | 133 | 80 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | NW 10 | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | 16 | — | — | 1 | — | 24 | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | W 3 | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 162 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 7 | — | 9 | 33 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 85 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 512 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 26 |
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