Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way for Menakoz.
Right off the bat, it’s a tough start. The first few days are looking pretty grim, with no real surf on offer. We’ve got a stretch of poor surf conditions from now, through the weekend and well into the following week. We're talking about a blank run from Sunday the 9th of August right through to the 19th of August. It’s not a total washout, there are a few tiny windows with glassy mornings on Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, but the swell is just too weak to get excited about, with wave energy barely scraping into double digits. The waves are small and the conditions just aren't coming together.
Things start to look a little more interesting later on, but it's a slow burn. The morning of Thursday the 20th of August finally shows a glimmer of hope with some glassy conditions and surfable waves. The swell is still tiny at 2ft from the NW, but at least it’s clean.
Now, if you're holding out for something with a bit more punch, keep your eyes on the 21st of August. The swell builds to a solid 4ft from the NNW, with a long period of 11 seconds. The combined swell energy hits 437, a moderate kick. The problem? The wind is cross-onshore in the morning and onshore by the afternoon, which will mess up the shape. This one is for the dedicated crew who know the break and can handle a bit of chop.
The big news arrives on Friday the 21st of August in the afternoon. The swell jumps to a chunky 7ft from the NNW, with a period of 11 seconds. The wave energy is a massive 1011, which is strong. This is proper groundswell. Now, Menakoz is a reef break and likes that NNW direction, so the potential is there. But let’s be real – this is a lot of water moving. With 7ft of swell and a period over 11 seconds, this is for experts only. The onshore wind at 20 km/h will also make it a bit of a battle. If you’re an experienced surfer who knows this reef, this could be the standout session, but it’s going to be a wild one.
For the rest of the forecast, it’s a messy picture. The 22nd and 23rd of August still have some size, around 4ft, but the wind and rain showers will keep conditions poor. The combined energy drops back to moderate levels. The final days of the outlook fizzle out with smaller, onshore slop.
The Best Bet: If you have the skill and the nerve, the afternoon of the 21st of August is your shot. It's the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole run, and it’s coming from the right direction for Menakoz. But remember, it’s a high-risk, high-reward session for experts only.
Stay safe out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 49 | 92 | 98 | 71 | 65 | 70 | 65 | 58 | 59 | 57 | 44 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 52 | 92 | 79 | 44 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:51AM2.95m | 2:25PM3.15m | 3:07AM3.15m | 3:31PM3.44m | 4:06AM3.39m | 4:26PM3.74m | 4:57AM3.60m | 5:14PM3.99m | 5:42AM3.74m | 5:58PM4.12m | 6:23AM3.80m | 6:39PM4.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:57AM0.94m | 8:40PM0.71m | 9:06AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.42m | 10:02AM0.46m | 10:36PM0.15m | 10:51AM0.22m | 11:23PM-0.05m | 11:36AM0.06m | 00:07AM-0.15m | 12:17PM-0.01m | 00:47AM-0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 |
mm | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 92 | 98 | 71 | 65 | 70 | 65 | 58 | 59 | 57 | 44 | 34 | 15 | 23 | 52 | 92 | 79 | 44 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNE 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | — |
| kJ | 49 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 23 | 7 | 17 | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 9 | — | — | NNE 4 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 26 | 85 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 86 | 67 | 60 | 24 | 2 | 20 | 537 | 52 |
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