Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, NNW swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Rusty here with a look at Menakoz. I’ll level with you – this forecast is a tough one. We’re lookin’ at a long, dry spell before we get even a glimmer of a good wave.
Starting from Saturday the 15th, it’s dead. A tiny 2ft northwesterly swell with a light cross-onshore breeze means poor surf, and that sets the tone for the whole first week and beyond. From the 15th right through to the 24th, there is barely a ripple worth paddling for. The swell stays below 3ft, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the ocean energy is weak, with readings mostly under 100 (like 47 on Monday morning and slipping down to 19 by Wednesday). It’s a proper flat and choppy mess.
Despite the lack of surf, the water is a standout itself. That first Saturday morning shows the water temp at 75°F, which is a full 5°F warmer than average for this time of year – that’s notable and feels like a warm bath.
We get a little pulse on the 21st with swell jumping to 5ft and the combined energy hitting 452, but the wind is cross and the conditions are only called “marginal.” Not worth a trip.
The one and only window of hope is Thursday 27th August. This is your shot. The morning brings a northwesterly groundswell at 4ft with a long 11-second period. The combined energy is a solid 292, showing moderate juice. The wind is light and glassy from the southwest, which means clean, lined-up waves. The forecast actually says “expect good surf conditions” – and that’s your highlight. Just remember, this is an expert reef break that’s fairly consistent, and the swell is coming from the northwest, which matches its optimum direction. But we’re talkin’ a week and a half out, so keep your hopes in check.
Before that, on Tuesday the 26th, the morning is glassy with a 2ft northwesterly swell and a long 12-second period, but the word is “surfable but very ordinary,” so it’s not a standout. After the 27th, it fades back into onshore slop.
So here’s the deal: Save your energy for the morning of the 27th of August. That’s it. That’s the only time this spot looks worth a look.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 39 | 44 | 54 | 78 | 65 | 69 | 26 | 68 | 34 | 44 | 19 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 33 | 123 | 166 | 623 | 441 | 480 | 302 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:19PM4.02m | 7:41AM3.65m | 7:57PM3.80m | 8:18AM3.47m | 8:35PM3.51m | 8:55AM3.25m | 9:14PM3.18m | 9:34AM3.02m | 9:58PM2.87m | 10:23AM2.79m | 10:57PM2.61m | 11:32AM2.61m | 00:26AM2.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:58PM0.02m | 1:26AM0.01m | 1:38PM0.16m | 2:04AM0.23m | 2:17PM0.38m | 2:42AM0.51m | 2:59PM0.65m | 3:22AM0.81m | 3:45PM0.94m | 4:08AM1.10m | 4:41PM1.20m | 5:09AM1.34m | 5:58PM1.37m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 35 | 54 | 78 | 65 | 69 | 26 | 68 | 34 | 44 | 19 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 123 | 166 | 623 | 441 | 480 | 302 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | N 6 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | N 5 | — | N 6 | N 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 39 | — | 24 | — | — | 45 | 21 | — | 15 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 11 | — | 45 | 11 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 539 | 124 | 510 | 496 | 52 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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