Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NW swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s happening at Menakoz over the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Menakoz is a real struggle for the next 16 days. We’ve got a 16-day window, but the first surf that’s even worth mentioning doesn’t show up until Friday, 21st of August. Before that, it’s a long, dry gap. The water’s running at 75°F, which is about 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s noticeably warm, but it’s not enough to save the surf.
The only time that’s even close to being surfable is Friday, the 21st of August, in the morning. We’re looking at a 3ft swell from the northwest, coming in with a 9-second period, and the combined energy of all swells is 162 – that’s moderate energy, but nothing to write home about. The real winner here is the wind: a light offshore breeze from the ESE at 6 mph, keeping things clean. The guidance says Menakoz is a reef break, expert-only, and it’s fairly consistent, but it’s often crowded. With this swell direction matching the optimum (NNW), it might just line up.
Look, it’s not a standout. It’s not even a great day. It’s just the only thing on offer. The swell is small, and the period is short. For a reef break, you want a bit more push. The crowds are likely to be there, so be ready for that. It’s not really a beginner wave – 3ft can be a bit much for learners, but it’s manageable. For experts, it’s just a marginal session.
The rest of the period is a write-off: either flat, blown out by onshore winds, or just messy. Even when the swell bumps up to 5ft on the 22nd, the wind is howling onshore at 19 mph, making it a total chop-fest.
So, honestly, if you’re desperate, the 21st morning is your only shot. Otherwise, this is a blank run. In this area, it’s not unusual to have a run like this. Forecasts can change, but right now, we’re just waiting for something better.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | N 6 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 30 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 49 | 92 | 100 | 71 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 51 | 29 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 118 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:37AM2.92m | 00:21AM2.90m | 1:04PM2.95m | 1:51AM2.95m | 2:25PM3.15m | 3:07AM3.15m | 3:31PM3.44m | 4:06AM3.39m | 4:26PM3.74m | 4:57AM3.60m | 5:14PM3.99m | 5:42AM3.74m | 5:58PM4.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM1.00m | 6:36AM1.03m | 7:22PM0.93m | 7:57AM0.94m | 8:40PM0.71m | 9:06AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.42m | 10:02AM0.46m | 10:36PM0.15m | 10:51AM0.22m | 11:23PM-0.05m | 11:36AM0.06m | 00:07AM-0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | N 6 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 33 | 30 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 49 | 92 | 100 | 71 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 51 | 29 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 118 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 4 | W 8 | N 4 | N 4 | — | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 12 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 13 | W 9 | NW 6 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NW 9 | NNE 4 | — | NNW 8 | NW 14 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | 8 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 431 | 148 | 520 | 237 | 2 | 26 | 246 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 86 | 2 | 1 | 86 | 82 | 124 | 504 | 12 |
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