
Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, NNW swell with 691 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with NNW 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 (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. 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+) | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ over the charts for Menakoz.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Wednesday’s a write-off with rain and poor conditions, so don’t even bother. The real story starts to build from Thursday morning, the 10th of September. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell from the NNW, around 4ft, and the wind is glassy, dead calm from the ESE. That’s the kind of morning you dream about. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 72°F, which is a nice bonus. The combined energy is moderate (333), and the period is a solid 10 seconds, so there’s a bit of push behind it. Menakoz is a reef break, so it handles that direction well, but keep in mind it’s an expert-only wave and it’s often crowded. That Thursday morning session is the real standout of the first week.
The swell eases off a bit through Friday and Saturday, getting small and weak, with combined energy dropping to as low as 48. Not much to get excited about there, but the wind stays glassy on Saturday morning. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
Then, Sunday morning the 13th of September is where it gets interesting again. A new NNW groundswell rolls in, 5ft, with a long 13-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 630. The wind is glassy again from the SE. That’s a proper session—clean, powerful, and long-period energy that will really wrap into that reef. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-shore wind, but the morning is the pick.
Monday morning the 14th of September is another beauty. Still a solid 4ft from the NNW, 12-second period, and light cross-offshore wind from the ESE keeping the face clean. Combined energy is a solid 449. That’s another morning to clear your schedule for.
After that, the swell drops off and the wind turns more onshore or cross-onshore for the rest of the week. From the 15th through to the 19th, it’s mostly small and choppy or blown out. There’s a brief window on the 19th (Saturday morning) with a 4ft, 12-second NW swell, but the wind is onshore, making it marginal at best.
The second week—from the 20th of September onwards—looks pretty flat and weak. The swell drops to 3ft or less, and the combined energy is below 200 most days. There’s a glassy morning on the 22nd with a tiny 1ft swell, but that’s barely a paddle. The 23rd and 24th are similarly small, with clean conditions but no real power. It’s a long stretch of nothing much, so if you’re planning a trip, aim for that first week.
The absolute best on offer is Thursday morning the 10th of September and Sunday morning the 13th of September. That Sunday session has the most power and length, but the Thursday glass-off is hard to beat for cleanliness. Get in early, because it’s a heavy wave and it’ll be busy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
418 | 309 | 416 | 333 | 251 | 118 | 58 | 80 | 88 | 53 | 28 | 186 | 630 | 691 | 578 | 449 | 297 | 216 | 110 | 81 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:14PM3.78m | 4:42AM3.62m | 4:57PM3.98m | 5:22AM3.77m | 5:36PM4.08m | 5:58AM3.83m | 6:13PM4.05m | 6:33AM3.81m | 6:48PM3.91m | 7:05AM3.70m | 7:22PM3.69m | 7:38AM3.53m | 7:56PM3.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:51AM0.44m | 10:23PM0.13m | 10:35AM0.20m | 11:04PM-0.05m | 11:16AM0.04m | 11:42PM-0.11m | 11:54AM-0.03m | 00:18AM-0.07m | 12:30PM0.02m | 00:52AM0.07m | 1:07PM0.15m | 1:26AM0.29m | 1:43PM0.37m | 2:00AM0.56m | |||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
418 | 105 | 416 | 333 | 251 | 118 | 58 | 80 | 88 | 53 | 28 | 96 | 630 | 691 | 578 | 449 | 297 | 216 | 110 | 81 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | NNW 12 | NW 8 | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | NW 11 |
— | 32 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 14 | 31 | — | — | 7 | 186 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | W 2 |
— | 309 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 498 | 194 |
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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.
Menakoz is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Getxo. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Getxo. Getxo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










