
Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NW swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. 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+) | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a brutal stretch ahead for the Basque Coast. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim. We’re talking about a long, dry spell with almost nothing worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of something surfable doesn’t even show up until Monday the 10th of August, and even then, it’s barely a whisper.
For the first week and a half, from the 1st through the 9th, it’s a total write-off. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, chopping up whatever little bump there is. There’s a bit of glass on Tuesday morning the 4th, but with a 1 ft swell from the NW and a period of 9 seconds, the combined energy is a measly 30. It’s just not enough to push a ripple. That’s a lot of days with nothing on the menu.
Menakoz is the only spot on the cards, and it’s a reef setup that’s for experts only, and fairly consistent when there’s swell. But for days, it’s just not happening. The wind is mostly from the NW, which is a cross-on for this spot, and that’s not helping.
The first real sign of life comes on Monday morning, the 10th of August. The wind drops to zero, glassy conditions, and we get a 4 ft NW swell with an 8-second period. The combined energy climbs to 156, which is moderate. It’s still not amazing, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Then Tuesday the 11th of August morning offers a little hope with a light cross-offshore breeze from the east, giving us clean conditions. The swell is 2 ft from the NW, period 8 seconds, energy at 67. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
The standout, if you can call it that, is that Monday morning the 10th. That 4 ft of NW swell with glassy conditions is the only time the stars align for a clean wave. But at 4 ft, it’s a small wave, and on a reef, it’ll be a fun little wedge for the experts. Crowds are likely here, so you’ll have company.
After the 11th, it drops right back down. The 12th through the 16th are all back to tiny, weak, and choppy. The combined energy drops to double digits, and the swell is practically non-existent. It’s a real shame.
So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate, the morning of Monday the 10th of August is your only window for a clean, glassy session on a small NW swell. Everything else is a skip. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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36 | 67 | 50 | 27 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 29 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 41 | 82 | 51 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:02AM3.42m | 7:15PM3.69m | 7:34AM3.41m | 7:48PM3.63m | 8:09AM3.36m | 8:24PM3.53m | 8:47AM3.27m | 9:04PM3.38m | 9:31AM3.15m | 9:54PM3.19m | 10:26AM3.02m | 10:57PM3.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:53AM0.30m | 1:00PM0.36m | 1:26AM0.30m | 1:34PM0.40m | 2:00AM0.35m | 2:10PM0.47m | 2:37AM0.45m | 2:50PM0.60m | 3:19AM0.61m | 3:38PM0.75m | 4:10AM0.79m | 4:38PM0.91m | |||||||
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
36 | 67 | 50 | 27 | 15 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 29 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 41 | 82 | 51 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | W 10 | W 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NNW 4 | N 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | NNE 4 |
2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | — | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
8 | — | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 1 | 86 | 1 | 381 | 472 | 67 | 237 | 237 | 124 | 124 | 496 | 352 | 349 | 512 | 52 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
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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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