Menakoz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.40° N 2.99° W

Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Menakoz sea temperature is
22.1°C
1.8° 

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


Menakoz surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with 2,413 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 14th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a proper look at this. For the next couple of weeks, there’s only one name on the card worth paddling out for: Menakoz. This is an expert reef break, and it’s fairly consistent, but you’ll have to be patient for the real magic.

The first real window doesn’t open until Saturday the 19th of September. The wait is frustrating, because the early part of the week is blown out or messy. Monday the 14th has a clean 4ft NNW swell at 12 seconds with a gentle cross-offshore, and the wave energy is moderate (354), but the score is only a two. It’s a tease. Tuesday through to Friday the 18th are all poor, with onshore winds and choppy conditions making it a write-off.

Now, Saturday morning the 19th of September – that’s the standout. The swell bumps up to a solid 7ft from the NNW, and the period stretches to a long 13 seconds, giving it proper groundswell grunt. The energy is strong (1551). And the wind? Glassy. Zilch. That’s the kind of morning you set the alarm for. The water temperature is 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, a little bonus.

However, at 7ft on a reef, this is expert territory. You need to know what you’re doing. The crowd factor is often, so expect company for those sets. Keep in mind that long-period NNW swell, while powerful, can be a bit straight for beach breaks, but on a reef like Menakoz it should line up nicely.

Sunday the 20th offers a cleaner but smaller option: 5ft NNW at 11 seconds with a cross-offshore, moderate energy (577). A decent backup.

Then, the next real standout is Monday the 21st of September. Another glassy morning, this time with a 7ft NNW groundswell at a very long 14 seconds. The energy jumps to 1634 – that’s proper juice. Again, experts only. The afternoon turns marginal with a cross-shore and 7ft swell, so hit the dawn patrol.

The rest of the second week sees the swell dropping back to the 3–5ft range, with mostly cross or cross-on winds. Saturday the 26th morning has a clean, 4ft NW swell and a nice cross-offshore from the south. Sunday the 27th morning looks promising too with a 4ft NW swell and a proper offshore breeze – clean and tidy.

To be honest, the absolute top shelf is Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st. Both mornings offer glassy conditions with strong, long-period groundswell that this reef will love. Don’t sleep on them. But remember, this is not for the faint-hearted.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.6
NW
11
1.4
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.3
NNW
15
2.5
NNW
14
2.1
NNW
13
1.8
NNW
13
1.6
NNW
12
1.5
NNW
11
1.4
NW
11
0.9
NW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
353
229
151
90
182
94
170
448
348
572
505
273
211
784
2345
1551
1083
722
573
476
401
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
NE
5
SSE
15
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
15
WSW
15
NW
10
NNW
5
S
5
SE
15
NE
10
SE
10
E
15
NE
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
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on
on
on
cross-on
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cross
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
7:22PM3.69m
7:38AM3.53m
7:56PM3.42m
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
Low Tide
1:07PM0.15m
1:26AM0.29m
1:43PM0.37m
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
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7:48
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7:56
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8:24
8:22
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8:19
8:16
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Temp °C
23
26
23
22
23
21
18
19
19
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Feels °C
22
24
22
21
22
20
17
17
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18
18
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17
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17
17
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18
19
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20
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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.

Menakoz is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Getxo. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Getxo. Getxo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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