Menakoz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.40° N 2.99° W

Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Menakoz sea temperature is
24.0°C
2.6° 

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


Menakoz surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,046 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Menakoz over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week is a write-off. From Saturday the 22nd through to Thursday the 27th, it’s flat or junk. There’s nothing worth paddling out for. We’re looking at tiny swell, wonky winds, and a whole lot of frustration. You’d be better off cleaning the wax off your board than trying to surf any of that.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday morning, the 28th of August. The swell kicks up to a solid 8 ft out of the NW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a thumping 1046 (moderate to strong energy). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, which should keep the face clean. But here’s the thing – 8 ft at a reef break like Menakoz is expert territory. This is not a day for the faint-hearted. It’s gonna be big, powerful, and only for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon gets messy with onshore NW wind, so the morning window is the only shot, and with crowds that are *often* around, expect some company. The water’s sitting at 75°, which is a solid 5° warmer than average for this time of year – that’s a notable jump, so you might not need the thick rubber.

We get a bit of a lull again through the weekend and into early next week. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th have some small swell, but the wind’s all wrong – cross-on or just glassy with no push. Monday the 31st morning is glassy with 3 ft from the NW, but the energy is weak at 105, and the period is short (8 seconds). It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. Same story for Tuesday the 1st of September: 4 ft in the morning with clean cross-off wind, but again, it’s just average, nothing to get excited about.

The real standout, and I mean the *only* standout in this whole outlook, is Saturday morning, the 5th of September. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the NNW, a period of 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell with some real punch – and the combined energy is a solid 754 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-off from the ESE, which means clean, lined-up waves. This is the pick of the forecast. That longer period will mean better shaped waves, though it might break a bit too straight for a beach break setup; but Menakoz is a reef, so it should handle it beautifully. Keep in mind, this is two weeks out, so it’s a promising one but not locked in yet. The afternoon on the 5th is still decent at 5 ft, but the wind goes a little cross, so it’s not as clean.

After that, Sunday the 6th of September looks like it gets blown out again with strong cross-on wind and choppy conditions.

So to sum it up: the first week is dead. The only two sessions worth circling are the morning of Friday the 28th of August for the experts, and the morning of Saturday the 5th of September for a better all-rounder window. Don’t hold your breath on the rest.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NNW
7
0.9
NE
4
0.7
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
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0.3
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0.4
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
129
75
36
32
27
9
15
4
7
14
52
35
32
28
75
237
129
1046
868
569
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
10
S
10
ESE
20
NE
5
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15
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15
NW
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10
WSW
10
NNW
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SSW
25
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15
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High Tide
2:03AM2.51m
2:31PM2.72m
3:07AM2.69m
3:25PM2.94m
3:51AM2.90m
4:05PM3.19m
4:27AM3.12m
4:39PM3.42m
4:59AM3.31m
5:11PM3.63m
5:30AM3.47m
5:42PM3.77m
Low Tide
7:29PM1.37m
7:57AM1.37m
8:41PM1.20m
8:59AM1.17m
9:32PM0.97m
9:44AM0.93m
10:12PM0.73m
10:21AM0.69m
10:47PM0.49m
10:55AM0.48m
11:20PM0.30m
11:28AM0.31m
11:51PM0.16m
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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.

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