Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with 2,278 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 (Fri 18th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day window for Menakoz, but don’t get too keen just yet—the first couple of days are a write-off. Wednesday the 16th and through Thursday the 17th are just rain showers and onshore junk, with poor surf conditions. Forget it.
Friday the 18th stays marginal, but by Saturday the 19th, things turn on. That morning is the real standout. Menakoz is a reef break, and it’s an expert-only wave—steep, hollow, and not for the faint-hearted. Saturday morning you’ve got a solid 7ft swell rolling in from the NNW, with a period of 13 seconds, giving it proper groundswell punch. The combined energy is right up there at 1438 (strong). And the wind? Glassy—ESE at just 3 mph. That’s magic. Clean, lined-up waves for those who can handle it. The water temp feels about average for this time of year.
Sunday the 20th morning is still good, with 5ft NNW swell, glassy ESE breeze at 3 mph, and moderate energy (651). It’s a bit smaller but still fun for the crew who know the reef.
Monday the 21st morning is another solid call—5ft of NW groundswell, period hitting 12 seconds, combined energy at 688 (moderate), and dead calm wind, SE at 0 mph. That’s rare. Very clean waves.
After that, the second week fades. Tuesday the 22nd through the rest of the window drops off to smaller stuff, often with onshore or cross-onshore winds. A few mornings like Thursday the 24th offer glassy conditions with 4ft NW swell, but it’s nothing to write home about. The standout is clearly Saturday the 19th morning, and Monday the 21st morning is a close second. If you’re an experienced surfer, those are your windows. Crowds are likely at Menakoz, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 224 | 338 | 424 | 615 | 505 | 273 | 278 | 1622 | 2244 | 1383 | 1207 | 722 | 651 | 606 | 417 | 680 | 568 | 366 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:10AM3.31m | 8:31PM3.12m | 8:45AM3.06m | 9:10PM2.82m | 9:29AM2.80m | 10:04PM2.55m | 10:36AM2.58m | 11:38PM2.38m | 12:26PM2.52m | 1:30AM2.43m | 1:57PM2.67m | 2:36AM2.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:00AM0.56m | 2:20PM0.64m | 2:37AM0.86m | 3:02PM0.94m | 3:19AM1.15m | 3:55PM1.22m | 4:18AM1.40m | 5:14PM1.42m | 5:49AM1.53m | 6:56PM1.42m | 7:25AM1.44m | 8:13PM1.23m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 94 | 224 | 338 | 424 | 615 | 505 | 273 | 278 | 1622 | 2244 | 1383 | 1207 | 722 | 651 | 606 | 417 | 680 | 568 | 366 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NW 9 | — | NNW 12 | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | N 13 | — | — | — | — | NNW 14 | NNE 5 | — | N 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 71 | — | 230 | — | — | — | 75 | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | 71 | 8 | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — |
| kJ | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 1 | 37 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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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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