Menakoz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.40° N 2.99° W

Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Menakoz sea temperature is
24.0° C
3.3° 

Menakoz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Menakoz surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with 581 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 27th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a long look ahead for Menakoz, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a tough stretch. We’re looking at a 16-day window, but the surf is not gonna be the main event for most of it. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny, weak, and messy waves. There’s a gap of about four days where you’re better off doing something else. None of the conditions are shaping up to be a true standout, so don’t expect any magic sessions.

Let’s start on the morning of Monday, July 27th. This is the first sniff of something worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a 4 ft swell coming from the NNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 277. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and the water is a warm 75°, which is about 6° warmer than usual – that’s very unusual for this time of year, so it’ll feel like a tropical bath. The break is a reef setup, so the long period (10 seconds) will give it some proper shape, and you’ll get those nice lulls between sets. But it’s an expert-only wave, and it’s fairly consistent, though crowds are often here. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” but it’s a low score, so it’s not a world-beater, just the best of a quiet bunch.

Moving to Tuesday, July 28th, the morning brings a 4 ft swell from the NNW with a 9-second period and moderate energy (207). The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. It’s surfable, but the score is low. By Wednesday, July 29th, the morning is glassy again with a 3 ft NNW swell, same 10-second period, and energy at 220. It’s clean but the waves are still ordinary.

The best chance for a proper session looks like the morning of Thursday, July 30th. We’ve got a 4 ft NW swell, 10-second period, and moderate energy at 269. The wind is glassy from the east. This is the cleanest-looking window, with “expect good surf conditions” again. For a reef break at Menakoz, that long period will give the waves some push, but it’s still a low score. It’s a pick for the experts who are patient.

After that, the quality drops off quickly. The afternoon of Friday, July 31st, has a 3 ft NW swell with a 9-second period (107 energy) and a moderate offshore wind from the SE, which will keep it clean, but it’s small. The rest of the outlook into the first week of August is a mix of onshore winds, short periods, and tiny surf. The morning of August 1st has a 2 ft NW swell with a long 12-second period, but the cross-onshore wind at 9 mph will chop it up.

Look, lads, there’s nothing here that’s going to blow your mind. The best bet is to keep an eye on the mornings of July 27th, 29th, and especially the 30th, when the wind lays down. But with the energy being only moderate and the scores consistently low, it’s a period for the die-hards only. For the rest of us, it might be a good time to check the forecast again in a few days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:28AM2.81m
11:58PM2.74m
12:35PM2.72m
1:13AM2.64m
1:48PM2.73m
2:26AM2.67m
2:53PM2.84m
3:24AM2.79m
3:44PM3.00m
4:10AM2.94m
4:26PM3.18m
4:49AM3.10m
5:03PM3.36m
Low Tide
5:35PM1.13m
6:07AM1.18m
6:45PM1.23m
7:15AM1.26m
7:57PM1.21m
8:21AM1.21m
8:59PM1.10m
9:17AM1.09m
9:50PM0.93m
10:03AM0.92m
10:32PM0.75m
10:43AM0.74m
11:11PM0.58m
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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.

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