
Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NNW swell with 824 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks.
It’s a bit of a slow start. The next few days are gonna be pretty flat and messy, with onshore winds and weak, small swell. You’ll be waiting a bit for any real surf. The first chance for something decent doesn’t come until Thursday the 10th, and even then it's just a small, clean window.
That Thursday morning at Menakoz (Vizcaya) is worth a look. We’ve got a clean, glassy morning with a 4ft NW groundswell at 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (333), and the wind is offshore, keeping it smooth. It’s not big, but it’ll be the best surf we’ve had so far. The water temp is 72° – a bit warmer than usual for this time of year, so leave the winter suit at home.
After that, it drops off again for a few days. The weekend and into early next week looks pretty ordinary, with tiny surf and cross-shore breezes. More staring at the horizon than actually surfing.
Now, here’s the one you’ve been waiting for. The standout is Sunday, the 13th of September. Sunday morning is looking like the pick of the whole forecast. We’ve got a solid 5ft NNW groundswell with a 13 second period – that’s some real energy (824). The wind is glassy, the sky is clear, and it’s going to be clean. This is a very good window, but remember, this is a reef break that’s fairly consistent. It’s an expert wave on a good day, and 5ft here gets serious. This long-period groundswell will love this reef setup, but it might be a bit straight for other spots.
The days right after, the 14th and into the middle of the week, still have some power – around 4-5ft – but the winds get more cross-on, so the quality drops a notch. There’s still fun to be had in the mornings, but it won’t touch Sunday.
Looking out to the second week, things get less certain, but there are a couple of promising mornings around the 17th and 18th of September. We’re looking at more NW groundswell, up to 6ft on the morning of the 18th (energy strong at 610), and the wind is forecast to be glassy again. That could be another good one, but the longer the range, the less sure we can be. The period is a bit shorter, around 9 seconds, so it might not have the same punch. Still, a clean 5-6ft on a reef is worth your time, but it’s a maybe, not a certainty.
Keep your eye on that Sunday the 13th – that’s the real gem of this run.
For the first week, that Sunday morning is the only true standout. Don’t miss it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 17 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
205 | 213 | 57 | 148 | 461 | 408 | 275 | 424 | 333 | 256 | 118 | 57 | 35 | 55 | 23 | 29 | 275 | 824 | 772 | 582 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:24PM3.17m | 3:06AM3.13m | 3:25PM3.49m | 3:58AM3.40m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:40PM0.70m | 9:00AM0.74m | 9:37PM0.39m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
95 | 213 | 48 | 148 | 461 | 408 | 275 | 424 | 333 | 256 | 118 | 57 | 32 | 55 | 23 | 15 | 275 | 824 | 772 | 582 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | NNW 11 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | NW 10 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNW 17 | NW 10 | — | — | NNE 4 |
205 | — | 57 | — | — | — | 105 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 35 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 25 | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — |
19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 20 | 85 | 37 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 67 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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.
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.










