Menakoz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.40° N 2.99° W

Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Menakoz sea temperature is
23.3° 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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. 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 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 16th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s happening at Menakoz over the next couple of weeks.

The water temp is sitting around 74°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year – feels good on the skin.

Honestly, the first week is a bit of a snooze. From Tuesday the 11th all the way through to Thursday the 20th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the energy is low. Winds are onshore or cross-onshore most of the time, and even though a few mornings are glassy, there’s just no push. It’s a long, flat patch for paddle surfing.

The first real chance to get wet comes Friday the 21st. Morning looks clean with an offshore breeze from the SE and a 3 ft NW swell at 9 seconds. The energy is moderate at 138, and conditions are clean – surfable, but still small. Only for the keen.

The standout window is Sunday morning the 23rd. Glassy conditions, a 3 ft NW groundswell with a 10-second period, and wave energy at 171. That reef is going to turn that into some clean, fun lines. Not big, but the best combo of the whole forecast.

Later in the run, Monday the 24th afternoon pumps up to 2 ft swell with big energy, but the wind is cross-on, making it choppy. Tuesday the 25th has similar size but onshore winds and marginal conditions – better left for experts.

Bottom line: Sunday morning the 23rd is your best bet. Clean, warm, and the reef will do the work. The rest is mostly waiting for better winds.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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61
72
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24
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92
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71
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91
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25
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:26PM3.74m
4:57AM3.60m
5:14PM3.99m
5:42AM3.74m
5:58PM4.12m
6:23AM3.80m
6:39PM4.13m
7:03AM3.76m
7:19PM4.02m
7:41AM3.65m
7:57PM3.80m
8:18AM3.47m
8:35PM3.51m
Low Tide
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
12:58PM0.02m
1:26AM0.01m
1:38PM0.16m
2:04AM0.23m
2:17PM0.38m
2:42AM0.51m
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Temp °C
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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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