Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it.

Overall, it's a pretty quiet run for the next couple of weeks at Menakoz (Spain). The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, with some decent potential, but you’ll have to be patient. The water's sitting at a very unusual 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.

The first few days are a write-off. Expect lumpy, cross-onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell is there, but it's not worth the paddle out. The real interest starts to build on Monday, July 27th. The morning session sees a jump in energy with a combined swell energy of 467 – that's moderate, but it's a long-period NNW groundswell with a period of 11 seconds. The swell is 5ft, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it's only a marginal forecast. This is a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. Keep an eye on it.

The standout window looks to be Tuesday, July 28th. The morning session is the pick of the whole forecast. The wind swings around to an ESE cross-offshore, which should clean things up nicely. You’ve got a 4ft NNW swell with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 314. The conditions are flagged as clean, and the swell direction is bang on the optimum for this spot. The caveat is that this spot is "fairly consistent" and crowds are "often" here, so expect some company. This is a serious expert-level reef break, so don't be fooled by the size.

The rest of the week fades quickly. The surf gets smaller, and the wind is all over the place. There's a few glassy mornings around August 3rd and August 8th, but the swell is too small to get excited about, with barely 2ft to 3ft on offer. The energy is weak, mostly under 100. The period from the end of July through the first week of August is a proper flat spell, with barely a surfable wave for days on end.

Then, on Wednesday, August 5th, there’s a small pulse of 4ft NW swell, but the wind is on it or cross-on, so it’s a no-go. The last worthwhile mention is Thursday, August 6th, with a 4ft swell, but a short period of 7 seconds and more onshore wind. It's not going to be pretty.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Tuesday, July 28th at dawn. It’s the only real standout. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a waiting game. Don't hold your breath for the second week.

Rusty.

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