Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,026 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. 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+) | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s get straight into it. The next couple weeks are a proper mixed bag for Menakoz. We’re looking at a lot of ordinary conditions early, but there’s a real standout session coming up that’s worth holding out for.
The swell for the next few days is weak and short period, with a lot of onshore or cross winds messing things up. Wednesday morning the 26th sees a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW at 7 seconds, but at least the wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it rideable. Still, only 1 out of 10 stuff. Thursday morning the 27th is glassy with a 1ft WNW swell, but it’s just too small to get excited about. Thursday afternoon sees a slight bump with 3ft swell from the WNW at 8 seconds and a light offshore, but again, it’s ordinary. Friday the 28th morning has the first real size jump with 5ft from the NW at 8 seconds, combined energy reading 306 (moderate), but the wind is cross-off and that’s about it. Friday afternoon is a write-off with strong onshore wind.
Now, Saturday the 29th morning is where it gets interesting. Early glass, 5ft from the NW at 9 seconds, combined energy of 311 (moderate), and this is the highlight of the first week. The water is 75°, which is 5° warmer than average – that’s notably warm for this time of year, a bloody treat. The break is a reef, expert-only, fairly consistent, and it’s fairly exposed to the NW swell. Swell direction is right in the optimum slot (NNW optimum, and the swell is from the NW, close enough). It’ll be clean and glassy. Crowds are often there, so expect company, but for a morning like that, it’s worth it. Saturday afternoon is messy with cross-on wind.
Sunday the 30th morning has another glassy window with 4ft from the NW at 8 seconds, but the quality slips. After that, it’s a few days of onshore winds and building swell, but nothing clean until we hit the real standout.
The best session of the whole outlook lands on Tuesday the 1st of September morning. Clear skies, light cross-offshore wind from the east at 3 mph, and a solid 5ft groundswell from the NW at 11 seconds – long period, proper groundswell energy. Combined energy is 615 (strong). This is a reef break, and long-period NW groundswell will set up nicely here, offering well-shaped, powerful waves. It’s expert territory, and with that period and direction, the sets will have good gaps, making paddling easier. This is the one to circle.
Wednesday the 2nd of September morning also looks promising – glassy conditions, 5ft from the NW at 10 seconds, combined energy 424 (strong). Another clean, powerful morning. After that, things go downhill with building onshore winds and rain, dropping back to tiny, weak swell by the end of the first week of September.
There’s one final wild card on Tuesday the 8th of September morning: a 10ft NW swell at 9 seconds, combined energy a massive 2443 (very strong). That’s huge – expert only, and with only a light cross-shore wind. But it’s a long way out, so treat that as promising but uncertain. For the average surfer, don’t even think about it.
So, to sum it up: Saturday the 29th morning is your first clean, decent wave. But the real standout is Tuesday the 1st of September morning – that’s the one. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 16 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 18 | 16 | 72 | 126 | 306 | 626 | 679 | 311 | 229 | 219 | 201 | 153 | 96 | 142 | 377 | 478 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:05PM3.19m | 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 | 9:44AM0.93m | 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 | |||||||
7:26 | — | — | 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 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | NNW 11 | NW 8 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
7 | 16 | 12 | 35 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 72 | 12 | 306 | — | 679 | 311 | 229 | 219 | 201 | 153 | 96 | 142 | 377 | 478 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 14 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 18 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | — |
12 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 126 | — | 626 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 449 | 86 | 1 | 0 | 71 | 67 | 52 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 325 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 37 | 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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