
Surf Forecasts:
Menakoz surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 265 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Menakoz in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Menakoz over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Menakoz over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, this is a tough outlook. We’ve got a long, dry spell of small, messy conditions to work through before anything of interest happens. The first real recommendation isn’t until Saturday morning the 4th of July, and even then it’s pretty ordinary. The water temp is 73°, which is a full 6° warmer than average for this time of year – very unusual, feels more like a bathtub than the open ocean.
So, the first window is Saturday morning the 4th. We’ve got a tiny 3ft NW swell with a 10-second period, but the magic is in the wind – it’s absolutely glassy, ENE at 5 km/h. That’s a rare treat for these parts. For an expert reef break like Menakoz, clean conditions are everything, but the combined swell energy is only moderate at 185. The surf is surfable, but very ordinary in size. Still, if you’re keen for a paddle and don’t mind small waves, this is your best shot early on. Expect crowds likely here, as the spot is often busy.
Sunday morning the 5th offers a similar story – glassy again with a 5 km/h ENE breeze, but the swell drops to just 2ft from the NNW. The combined energy is down to 111. It’s clean but tiny.
From Monday the 6th right through to Tuesday the 14th, the outlook is grim. We’re talking days of 1.0ft to 2ft waves, with mostly cross-onshore wind and combined energies in the 20 to 80 range – that’s weak. There’s no real swell to speak of, and the wind is never favourable. That’s a solid 10-day gap with no worthwhile surf. For an area like this, that’s not unusual – these blank runs happen.
Finally, things start to shift around Tuesday the 14th. The morning shows a glassy 2ft NW swell with an 8-second period and combined energy of 74. Still small, still ordinary, but glassy again. Then Wednesday the 15th morning picks up a little – 3ft NW swell, cross-shore wind from the ENE at 5 km/h, and the energy bumps up to 147 (moderate). It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the most energy we’ve seen in a while.
The real standout, and the one to circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 18th of July. We get the biggest swell of the period: 5ft from the NNW, with a 9-second period. The combined energy jumps to a solid 327, which is moderate and the highest we’ll see. The downside? The wind is cross-on from the NW at 10 km/h, with the swell coming right from that direction too. That’s no good – it’ll be messy. For experts only with that size anyway. The afternoon drops to 4ft and goes onshore. So while the energy is there, the quality is poor. If you’re desperate, maybe a dawny, but don’t expect any gems.
That’s it. A long wait for very little, and even the biggest day is a write-off for clean conditions. Come back to me in a week or two; things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
334 | 222 | 185 | 157 | 72 | 78 | 80 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 21 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:40PM3.46m | 8:01AM3.16m | 8:16PM3.40m | 8:39AM3.10m | 8:54PM3.32m | 9:21AM3.04m | 9:37PM3.23m | 10:09AM2.99m | 10:28PM3.14m | 11:05AM2.95m | 11:30PM3.07m | 12:12PM2.96m | 00:42AM3.06m | 1:23PM3.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:54AM0.56m | 2:01PM0.65m | 2:31AM0.60m | 2:39PM0.72m | 3:11AM0.66m | 3:22PM0.81m | 3:57AM0.73m | 4:12PM0.89m | 4:50AM0.80m | 5:13PM0.95m | 5:52AM0.85m | 6:22PM0.94m | 7:01AM0.83m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | |
— | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | 9:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 8 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNW 5 |
334 | 222 | 185 | 157 | 72 | 20 | 43 | 30 | 20 | 40 | 25 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 13 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NE 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
— | — | — | 7 | 34 | 78 | 80 | 44 | 40 | — | 25 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 21 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | — | NNE 5 | NW 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 28 | 13 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 8 | — | 9 | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 112 | 1 | 67 | 352 | 219 | 141 | 26 | 52 | 62 | 482 | 60 | 505 |
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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.
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