Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with 168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNE 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 (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s coming for Menakoz over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, to be straight with you, the next week and a half is going to be a tough slog. The surf is just not there. From now until the end of the day on the 24th of July, we are looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. We’re talking about swell heights barely cracking 2ft, mostly from the NNW or NW, with periods that are short and gutless. The wind is often cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things messy. The wave energy is critically low, often sitting in the tens (20-26) when it’s even measurable. You’re better off doing something else.
The only blip of interest in this first week is the morning of Monday the 20th of July. We get a slight bump in swell to 4ft from the NNE, with a period of 6 seconds. The energy hits a moderate 128, and the wind goes glassy. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. Not a standout by any stretch.
The real window of opportunity, and the one I’m getting a little excited about, starts on the morning of Monday the 28th of July. That’s when a proper swell kicks in. The morning of the 28th is the standout. We’re looking at a 5ft NW swell, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 824, and the wind is dead calm—completely glassy. That offshore direction from the NNW is right on the money for Menakoz, which is a reef setup that loves a clean NW groundswell. This is a true expert wave, and with that size, it’s expert-only territory. The water is a balmy 74°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
Before that, there’s a little taste of size on the 25th and 26th of July, but the winds are cross-onshore or onshore, which will make it a bumpy, poor-quality ride. The energy is strong (277-440), but the conditions are not worth paddling out for.
So, to sum it up: sit tight, wait out the flat spell, and circle the 28th of July on your calendar. The morning of Monday the 28th is the best on offer, and it’s a proper one for the experts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
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 kJ | 9 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 63 | 132 | 139 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:24PM3.93m | 5:55AM3.72m | 6:13PM4.06m | 6:43AM3.73m | 7:00PM4.08m | 7:29AM3.67m | 7:46PM3.99m | 8:13AM3.54m | 8:31PM3.80m | 8:58AM3.36m | 9:16PM3.54m | 9:43AM3.16m | 10:03PM3.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:02AM0.24m | 11:35PM-0.02m | 11:50AM0.13m | 00:24AM-0.10m | 12:37PM0.09m | 1:11AM-0.07m | 1:22PM0.13m | 1:57AM0.05m | 2:07PM0.26m | 2:42AM0.25m | 2:53PM0.46m | 3:27AM0.51m | 3:41PM0.70m | 4:14AM0.77m | |||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NE 4 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 27 | 14 | 139 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | — | WNW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | W 13 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | 8 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 11 | NW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | NNW 5 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 11 | — | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 63 | 132 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 237 | 496 | 381 | 381 | 496 | 416 | 500 | 748 | 484 | 747 | 809 | 436 | 517 | 564 | 163 | 511 | 511 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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