Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. It’s been a bit of a flat spell, but we’ve got some action kicking off to look forward to. Let's get into it.
For the next few days, don't bother paddling out. We’ve got a real quiet start, but hang tight. The first decent opportunity rolls in early on the 6th of September.
Menakoz (reef) is the only spot on the radar, and it's an expert-only wave. It takes a clean swell from the NNW to really get it going, and that’s exactly what we see coming. The standout session is hands down Sunday morning, the 6th of September. The swell is a solid 4ft from the NNW, with a long 12-second period. That’s a proper groundswell with some serious energy pushing through. The combined energy is a strong 471, and the wind is glassy from the SSE. This is going to be clean, powerful, and well-shaped. It’s a reef break, so the long period will make it peel nicely, but it’s strictly for the experienced crew. The water is sitting at 73°, a touch warmer than you’d expect for this time of year.
The next morning on the 7th is a write-off with onshore wind, but then Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, offers another chance. Swell is 4ft from the NW with an 11-second period, and it’s glassy again. The energy is moderate at 258. It’s not as meaty as the Sunday session, but it’ll be clean and fun for the experts.
After that, the window gets narrow. The 9th of September sees a bump in size to 5ft but with cross-on winds, making it a messy prospect. The 10th has some marginal conditions with cross-on breezes. The 15th of September morning shows a glassy 4ft wave, but it lacks the punch of the earlier days. The 16th looks like a return to poor conditions.
Overall, the pick of the bunch is that Sunday the 6th. It’s a powerful, clean, expert-only reef. The 8th is a solid backup. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly a gamble with wind and inconsistent quality.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 176 | 68 | 53 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 33 | 55 | 58 | 104 | 309 | 749 | 527 | 366 | 290 | 174 | 208 | 293 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:18AM3.45m | 8:39PM3.41m | 9:03AM3.25m | 9:31PM3.13m | 10:00AM3.04m | 10:42PM2.87m | 11:22AM2.88m | 00:21AM2.76m | 1:02PM2.92m | 1:56AM2.87m | 2:24PM3.17m | 3:06AM3.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM0.36m | 2:25PM0.46m | 2:50AM0.59m | 3:15PM0.68m | 3:43AM0.86m | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:54AM1.09m | 5:46PM1.05m | 6:27AM1.17m | 7:23PM0.96m | 7:54AM1.02m | 8:40PM0.70m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | 8:47 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 176 | 68 | 53 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 33 | 55 | 58 | 78 | 309 | 749 | 527 | 366 | 290 | 173 | 208 | 293 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | NNE 3 | — | NNW 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | NNW 12 | NNW 14 | NNE 5 | N 5 | — | NNE 4 | NW 15 | NW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 186 | 19 | 23 | — | 2 | 174 | 64 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | N 4 | — | N 13 | — | — | WNW 18 | — | NW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 31 | — | — | 32 | — | 14 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 78 | 237 | 307 | 60 | 26 | 85 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 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).
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