Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the horizon at Menakoz over the next couple of weeks, so let’s get stuck into it.

The first surf worth paddling out for lands on Monday the 31st of August. It’s a reef setup, so you need to know what you’re doing—expert territory only. The afternoon brings some clouds and a gentle breeze from the north at 9 mph, but that wind is onshore, which isn’t ideal. Swell is a solid 6 ft out of the NW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 721 (moderate wave energy). The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal. Honestly, the conditions are marginal, and with that wind, it’s not going to be the cleanest session.

Things clean up nicely for Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. We’ve got glassy conditions with an ESE breeze at just 3 mph. Swell drops a touch to 4 ft from the NW, same 10-second period, and energy is still decent at 341 (moderate). This is the first real standout—clean surf, good energy, and that offshore-optimum direction from the NNW lines up perfectly. The water is still that touch warmer. This is the one to paddle out for.

The rest of that week fades fast. Tuesday afternoon goes cross-on and choppy. Wednesday and Thursday are small and weak, with swell dropping below 2 ft and energy tanking into double digits (71, 54, 28). Honestly, from Wednesday the 2nd through to Friday the 4th, it’s a write-off. Poor conditions, weak swell, and onshore or cross-shore wind keep things flat and messy.

Saturday the 5th of September morning offers a bit of hope. Clean, cross-off breeze from the east at 3 mph, and a 3 ft swell from the NW but with a long 12-second period. That groundswell pushes the energy up to 438 (moderate). It’s surfable, but not a standout—just a decent option for a paddle.

Sunday the 6th of September morning is another glassy gem. SE wind at 3 mph, 4 ft from the NNW, 12-second period, and energy at 471 (moderate). Clean, lined-up waves. That’s your second real standout in this outlook.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From Monday the 7th through to Monday the 14th of September, the swell is mostly below 3 ft, energy drops into the triple and even double digits (191, 164, 158, 135, 66, 75, 179), and the wind is often onshore or cross-on. There are a few glassy moments on the 8th, 9th, and 10th, but the swell is too small or the period is short (8 seconds). It’s a long gap with no real recommendations.

Then, a late blast kicks in. Tuesday the 15th of September morning looks promising. Glassy conditions with a light westerly at 3 mph. Swell jumps to 5 ft from the NNW, a long 12-second period, and combined energy hits 778 (moderate). That’s a strong, clean swell and the direction is spot on for the optimum NNW. It’s an expert reef, so it’s going to throw some serious lines. This is the third standout, but it’s two weeks out, so keep an eye on the forecast—promising but not locked in yet. The afternoon turns a bit messy with cross-on wind, so aim for the morning.

Bottom line: Tuesday the 1st of September morning, Sunday the 6th of September morning, and Tuesday the 15th of September morning are your best bets. Everything else is flat, weak, or blown out.

Rusty.

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