Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for Menakoz. This is a reef set-up that needs a specific direction to really light up, and we’ve got that direction on the way, but we have to be patient for the best of it.

The window starts off quiet. Friday the 28th has a bit of swell, a 5ft NW swell, but it’s coming in with a cross-off breeze and the overall energy is just moderate (262). It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. Friday afternoon drops off a cliff, so don't bother.

Then Saturday morning the 29th, things get interesting. The swell ticks up to 5ft from the NW, but the big story is the wind. It goes glassy. Absolutely dead calm. The energy jumps to a nice moderate level (427) and the conditions are clean as a whistle. That morning session is going to be the standout of the first week. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday afternoon gets a little cross-on, and Sunday the 30th morning is another glassy gem with a 5ft NW swell and even better energy (478). That Sunday morning is your other top pick. It’s consistent, clean, and the wave quality is there.

We hit a bit of a lull from Monday the 31st through to Friday the 5th of September. Waves drop off, the energy fades, and we get a lot of cross-on junk and tiny surf. Glassy mornings on the 3rd and 4th are only offering knee-high dribble. Not worth paddling out.

Now, hold onto your board for Saturday the 5th. A new pulse arrives. We’ve got a 3ft swell coming from the NNW, but look at that period – 14 seconds. The energy is huge (672). It’s a genuine groundswell with very long period. Early morning is glassy, and the direction is perfect for the break’s optimum. This is *the* standout of the whole 16-day run, and it’s a week away, so keep an eye on it. That long period will wrap in properly at this reef.

Sunday the 6th morning still has good energy (398) with a clean cross-off breeze on a 4ft NW swell, worth a session. Monday the 7th is lacklustre.

Tuesday the 8th morning offers a little more life with a clean cross-off and a 4ft NNW swell (308). After that, the energy just drains away. From Wednesday the 9th through Saturday the 12th, it’s flat and messy, with only tiny waves and poor conditions. You can hang up the wettie for that last stretch.

So, to boil it down: the best windows are Saturday 29th morning and Sunday 30th morning for glassy, clean surf. The real jewel in the crown is Saturday 5th September morning – a long-period groundswell with perfect offshore conditions. That one is the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty.

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