Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with N 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 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, let's be honest – this forecast is a tough one. We're looking at a long, slow run ahead with a whole lot of nothing to get excited about. For the first week, the surf is small and messy, and the quality just isn't there. The standout period is much further out, but it comes with a massive caveat.
We start with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The first few days are a write-off. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are flat and poor. We don't get our first real look at something until Wednesday the 22nd morning at Menakoz (reef) . The swell is a tiny 3ft from the north, but the real kicker is the glassy conditions with a light NNW wind of 3 mph. The wave energy is weak at just 80 (combined energy), so it's not going to be powerful, but it will be clean. Still, it's barely surfable and the conditions are very ordinary. The water is a balmy 75°, which is a massive 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – very unusual.
The rest of that week and into the next is a grind. The surf stays small, the wind is often cross or cross-onshore, and the quality is poor. You'll see a few pulses of energy, like on the 27th and 28th of July, with the swell bumping up to 5ft and 5ft from the NNW, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave comment is "poor surf conditions". The energy is moderate (200-381 combined), but it's just not going to be any good for a paddle.
The real tease, and the only potential standout, arrives on Wednesday the 30th of July. The morning at Menakoz sees a clean 3ft groundswell from the NNW, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is dead calm – glassy. The wave energy is moderate at 260 (combined energy). This is the best window in the whole 16 days. It's a reef break, so that longer period (11s) will work well, giving it some shape and punch. But remember, this is an expert-only wave, and it's *fairly consistent*, so it's not a guarantee. Plus, the crowds are *often* here, so you can expect company.
The next morning, Thursday the 31st, is also glassy but with a smaller 2ft swell (109 combined energy). It's surfable, but nothing special.
After that, the forecast drops off again into the first week of August with weak, small, and messy surf. The long-range promise around the 30th is our best bet, but it's a long way off and the forecast can change. For now, the waiting game is on.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 |
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 kJ | 12 | 13 | 78 | 131 | 200 | 184 | 150 | 166 | 130 | 76 | 59 | 62 | 26 | 43 | 36 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 25 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:58AM3.36m | 9:16PM3.54m | 9:43AM3.16m | 10:03PM3.24m | 10:32AM2.97m | 10:56PM2.96m | 11:28AM2.81m | 11:58PM2.74m | 12:35PM2.72m | 1:13AM2.64m | 1:48PM2.73m | 2:26AM2.67m | 2:53PM2.84m | 3:24AM2.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:53PM0.46m | 3:27AM0.51m | 3:41PM0.70m | 4:14AM0.77m | 4:34PM0.93m | 5:06AM1.01m | 5:35PM1.13m | 6:07AM1.18m | 6:45PM1.23m | 7:15AM1.26m | 7:57PM1.21m | 8:21AM1.21m | 8:59PM1.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NW 9 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | NNW 6 | W 8 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 13 | 78 | 131 | 200 | 184 | 150 | 166 | 130 | 76 | 59 | 62 | 26 | 43 | 36 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNE 6 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 5 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NE 4 | N 11 | NW 14 |
| kJ | 12 | — | 7 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | NW 8 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 14 | 25 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 564 | 1014 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 86 | 26 | 79 | 534 | 416 | 844 | 1110 | 510 |
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