Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. 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 (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Menakoz.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is pretty grim. There’s a long stretch of days with small, weak, messy surf. The combined energy is mostly well under 100 (65), and even when it creeps up a bit, the conditions are just poor. The water’s sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only good thing. We’re looking at a real dry spell from Tuesday the 11th right through to about Wednesday the 19th. Nothing worth paddling out for.
Then, things start to rumble to life. Thursday the 20th brings a proper pulse of swell, with a NNW groundswell pushing 8ft and a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1679, so there’s some serious power in the water. But the wind is a cross-on from the NE at 9 mph, making it choppy and a bit of a wrestle. This is a solid, expert-level wave at Menakoz, but it’s not clean.
The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Monday the 24th. The morning session is looking like pure gold. We’ve got a 7ft NW swell with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is dead calm – glassy as a mirror. The combined energy is 715, and the forecast is for “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the one. The swell is big, over 8ft in the afternoon, but the morning is where it’s at for anyone with the skills. Tuesday the 25th morning is also a strong option, with a 8ft NW swell, glassy conditions, and energy at 964. Another cracker.
So, for the expert crew, the best windows are the mornings of the 24th and 25th. Glassy offshore, solid overhead swell, and that reef will be firing. For everyone else, the surf stays small or too messy until then. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but these two days are the real deal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 72 | 44 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 71 | 92 | 64 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 66 | 65 | 79 | 135 | 126 | 83 | 91 | 60 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:57AM3.60m | 5:14PM3.99m | 5:42AM3.74m | 5:58PM4.12m | 6:23AM3.80m | 6:39PM4.13m | 7:03AM3.76m | 7:19PM4.02m | 7:41AM3.65m | 7:57PM3.80m | 8:18AM3.47m | 8:35PM3.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:36PM0.15m | 10:51AM0.22m | 11:23PM-0.05m | 11:36AM0.06m | 00:07AM-0.15m | 12:17PM-0.01m | 00:47AM-0.12m | 12:58PM0.02m | 1:26AM0.01m | 1:38PM0.16m | 2:04AM0.23m | 2:17PM0.38m | 2:42AM0.51m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 72 | 44 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 71 | 92 | 64 | 42 | 27 | 40 | 66 | 36 | 79 | 135 | 126 | 83 | 91 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 41 | — | 35 | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 18 | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1 | 86 | 67 | 26 | 85 | 2 | 79 | 85 | 2 | 180 | 246 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 85 | 86 | 174 |
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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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