Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,591 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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+) | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Menakoz for the next couple of weeks.
The water’s sitting at 75°F, which is a lot warmer than usual for this time of year – a real bonus. But the surf is flat to start. From Tuesday through the end of the week, the energy is tiny (combined energy just 29), and the swell is almost non-existent. There’s a few days of nothing worth paddling out for. Thursday afternoon shows a tiny glassy 2ft wave, but it’s short period, so it’s a maybe.
The action starts to pick up on Sunday the 30th of August. The morning is looking clean with a glassy 4ft swell from the NW, period around 9 seconds, and the combined energy climbing to 275. It’s not huge, but it’s a proper surfable wave. Remember, this is a reef break for experts only, and it *often* gets crowded, so you won’t be alone.
The one you want to save the date for is Monday the 7th of September. The morning is looking absolutely epic. We’re talking a solid 7ft of NW groundswell with a very long period of 12 seconds, pumping out a massive 1403 combined energy. The wind is glassy, dead calm, which is a huge plus for a wave this size. This is expert-only territory – anything over 8ft is for the brave, and this is getting close. This is a proper, heavy reef slab going off. The long period will make it wrap perfectly around the reef, but the paddle out will be a mission.
After that, the energy stays on. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th mornings both offer clean, glassy conditions with 4ft of swell and good energy readings (414 and 581). The period stays long, around 11-12 seconds, meaning plenty of push. These are prime windows for the experienced crew to get some quality waves.
So, it’s a slow start, but a solid run of fun, punchy waves kicks in from the end of August, peaking with that absolute beast of a morning on September 7th. Don’t bother with the first week, but the second week is where the dream is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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 kJ | 30 | 25 | 31 | 18 | 46 | 109 | 112 | 215 | 951 | 924 | 304 | 196 | 196 | 307 | 384 | 251 | 398 | 433 | 286 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:27AM3.12m | 4:39PM3.42m | 4:59AM3.31m | 5:11PM3.63m | 5:30AM3.47m | 5:42PM3.77m | 6:01AM3.59m | 6:14PM3.86m | 6:32AM3.65m | 6:46PM3.86m | 7:05AM3.65m | 7:20PM3.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.73m | 10:21AM0.69m | 10:47PM0.49m | 10:55AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.30m | 11:28AM0.31m | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.20m | 00:23AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.16m | 00:55AM0.10m | 1:07PM0.18m | 1:30AM0.19m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 11 | NW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 25 | 31 | 18 | 46 | 109 | 12 | 215 | — | 924 | 304 | 196 | 196 | 307 | 384 | 251 | — | 433 | 286 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 30 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 112 | — | 951 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 398 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 26 | 124 | 110 | 1 | 0 | 183 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 37 | 0 |
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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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