Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for Menakoz. This is a reef set-up that needs a specific direction to really light up, and we’ve got that direction on the way, but we have to be patient for the best of it.
The window starts off quiet. Friday the 28th has a bit of swell, a 5ft NW swell, but it’s coming in with a cross-off breeze and the overall energy is just moderate (262). It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. Friday afternoon drops off a cliff, so don't bother.
Then Saturday morning the 29th, things get interesting. The swell ticks up to 5ft from the NW, but the big story is the wind. It goes glassy. Absolutely dead calm. The energy jumps to a nice moderate level (427) and the conditions are clean as a whistle. That morning session is going to be the standout of the first week. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Saturday afternoon gets a little cross-on, and Sunday the 30th morning is another glassy gem with a 5ft NW swell and even better energy (478). That Sunday morning is your other top pick. It’s consistent, clean, and the wave quality is there.
We hit a bit of a lull from Monday the 31st through to Friday the 5th of September. Waves drop off, the energy fades, and we get a lot of cross-on junk and tiny surf. Glassy mornings on the 3rd and 4th are only offering knee-high dribble. Not worth paddling out.
Now, hold onto your board for Saturday the 5th. A new pulse arrives. We’ve got a 3ft swell coming from the NNW, but look at that period – 14 seconds. The energy is huge (672). It’s a genuine groundswell with very long period. Early morning is glassy, and the direction is perfect for the break’s optimum. This is *the* standout of the whole 16-day run, and it’s a week away, so keep an eye on it. That long period will wrap in properly at this reef.
Sunday the 6th morning still has good energy (398) with a clean cross-off breeze on a 4ft NW swell, worth a session. Monday the 7th is lacklustre.
Tuesday the 8th morning offers a little more life with a clean cross-off and a 4ft NNW swell (308). After that, the energy just drains away. From Wednesday the 9th through Saturday the 12th, it’s flat and messy, with only tiny waves and poor conditions. You can hang up the wettie for that last stretch.
So, to boil it down: the best windows are Saturday 29th morning and Sunday 30th morning for glassy, clean surf. The real jewel in the crown is Saturday 5th September morning – a long-period groundswell with perfect offshore conditions. That one is the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
32 | 262 | 201 | 768 | 427 | 268 | 216 | 478 | 339 | 252 | 339 | 584 | 488 | 299 | 246 | 172 | 59 | 54 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:30AM3.47m | 5:42PM3.77m | 6:01AM3.59m | 6:14PM3.86m | 6:32AM3.65m | 6:46PM3.86m | 7:05AM3.65m | 7:20PM3.79m | 7:39AM3.58m | 7:57PM3.63m | 8:18AM3.45m | 8:39PM3.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:44PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.36m | 2:25PM0.46m | 2:50AM0.59m | ||||||
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
8:55 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 5 |
32 | 262 | 201 | 768 | 427 | 268 | 216 | 478 | 339 | 252 | 339 | 584 | 488 | 299 | 246 | 172 | 59 | 54 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 11 | NW 8 |
12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 3 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — |
17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 24 | 0 |
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Information about the Menakoz Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Menakoz may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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